Manchester synagogue attack latest: Adrian Daulby’s family pay tribute to victim ‘whose final act was to save others’ – UK Times

The family of one of the victims of yesterday’s attack have said they are “shocked” by the “tragic, sudden death of such a lovely down to earth man”.

Police said Adrian Daulby, 53, was one of the brave worshipers at the synagogue who prevented the attacker from entering the premises.

“Adrian Daulby was a hero and tragically lost his life in the act of courage to save others, he was a beloved brother, loving uncle to his four nieces and one nephew and a cherished cousin,” his family said in a tribute.

“The family is shocked by the tragic, sudden death of such a lovely down to earth man. His final act was one of profound courage and he will forever be remembered for his heroic act on Thursday 2 October 2025.”

The force said his injury was sustained as an “unforeseen consequence of the urgently required action taken by our officers”.

Joanne Lazarus, 61, from Whitefield, Bury, shouted “shame on you” and “you’re embarrassing” at David Lammy as he spoke at the vigil.

She said she wanted the Government to stop pro-Palestine marches taking place.

She told the PA news agency: “I took the chance to make my voice heard. I can’t take these marches every single Saturday.

“I’ve been into town on a Saturday and have been told I’m a baby killer and to ‘go home’.

“That hatred is felt through the whole of the UK and through what happened here yesterday. I knew it would happen.”

Ms Lazarus who attended the Heaton Park Shul when she was younger said she didn’t think Mr Lammy would “care” about the response he received at the vigil.

Uproar resumed in the vigil crowd as David Lammy said “that is why we stand in defiance of those terrorists who seek to divide us”.

There were shouts from attendees, and one man could be heard saying “you enabled it, every Saturday”.

The Justice Secretary continued: “We cannot, must not, let them divide us – we must show them who we really are, not what they want us to become or to believe.”

Closing the vigil, Rabbi Walker added: “I want to say thank you again to those special and heroic men who stopped that terrorist getting into my shul and stopped much worse things happening.

“I want to say thank you to emergency services, first of all, to the police, who came to our aid at the time of our greatest need, who were there for us.

“The fire service, the ambulance service, those who tended to the wounded. to all those who have helped us and supported us through this most terrible and darkest time.

“Adrian and Melvin died as Jews for being Jews. The only way to defeat darkness, the only way to defeat unholiness, is with goodness.”

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham addressed the vigil and said: “We care about you, we love you, we value what you have given to Greater Manchester over the years.

“An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us.

“That is the permanent principle, the firm foundation on which this city region has been built, by you by us, by everyone here over centuries, that is who we are, and we will not let this break us in any way, shape, or form.

“I salute the strength of our Jewish Community.”

Taking to the stage, David Lammy said: “Today our hearts, our thoughts, our prayers, must be with the families and those who were killed and with this Jewish community.

“I know the suffering in Crumpsall is the same as the pain and the worry in my constituency.

“That’s why we stand in solidarity with the Jewish people – because an attack like this is never felt alone. Our friends, our neighbours, our loved ones are terrified by the events of yesterday.

He continued: “We stand with you against terrorism. We stand against those who think bombs or blasts will break us.

“We know terrorism in this country, in this city. We have seen it in Heaton park. I vow to you we will never stop fighting it.”

David Lammy has been heckled and booed after being announced as the next speaker at the vigil.

The deputy prime minister is attending alongside home secretary Shabana Mahmood, with Angela Rayner also pictured in attendance.

Mark Adlestone, chair of the Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester & Region, who spoke said: “All right, we’ve heard enough,” he says.

“We know how you feel. I know how I feel – let’s give the time for our deputy Prime Minister to address us.”

Mark Addelman, chair of the Jewish Representative Council, said the community was looking for “leadership and hope”.

“We grieve for the losses of Adrian and Melvin. We feel the comfort and support of the wider non Jewish world. GMP and the emergency services have been outstanding.”

A round of applause rang out around the vigil.

.Mr Addelman said there is so much more that needs to be done if the deaths are to mean anything.

He added “we are proud British Mancunian Jews” to another round of applause.