Manchester synagogue hero describes moment he was stabbed by knife-wielding terrorist

2 Oct 2026 • 5:26 PM MYT
The Independent
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Manchester synagogue hero describes moment he was stabbed by knife-wielding terrorist

  • Andrew Franks has received a Pride of Britain Award for Outstanding Bravery after protecting worshippers at a Manchester synagogue from a terrorist attack.
  • The 53-year-old security guard was stabbed three times by Jihad Al-Shamie during the attack on the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue on Yom Kippur.
  • Despite sustaining life-changing injuries, Mr Franks managed to trip the assailant and warn worshippers to lock the doors.
  • Two victims, Melvin Cravitz and Adrian Daulby, were killed during the attack before police shot Al-Shamie dead.
  • Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson confirmed Mr Franks' bravery undoubtedly prevented mass murder.

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