Second synagogue victim discharged from hospital

A second victim who was injured in the Manchester synagogue attack has been released from hospital, Greater Manchester Police have confirmed.

Andrew Franks, who was stabbed by Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, when he carried out his attack on Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation on 2 October, is now recovering at home.

He was injured while helping provide security outside the synagogue. The third injured man, a security guard named only as Bernard, remains in hospital.

It comes three days after Yoni Finlay, 39, who was hit by a police bullet while helping to barricade the doors of the building, was also released.

Melvin Cravitz, 66, and Adrian Daulby, 53, were killed in the attack, which happened on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.

Mr Daulby also suffered a gunshot wound after armed police officers responded to the incident and shot Al-Shamie dead.

Mr Franks was stabbed by Al-Shamie while helping provide security outside the synagogue.

The synagogue reopened for the first time since the attack earlier this week.

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