Worshippers Cravitz, 66, and Daulby, 53, were killed when Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, a Syrian-born British citizen, drove into the gates of the synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester, and then began attacking with a knife, wearing a fake suicide belt.
It was the first fatal antisemitic terror attack in the UK since the Community Security Trust (CST) began recording incidents in 1984.
Aftermath of attack on Heaton Park Synagogue on Yom Kippur last year (Christopher Furlong/Getty)Getty Images
Greater Manchester Police said in an update on Wednesday evening: “The 49-year-old man arrested in Salford yesterday in connection with the terrorist attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue has been bailed.
“The man was arrested on suspicion of failing to disclose information regarding terrorist activity, contrary to S38B of the Terrorism Act 2000.
“The investigation into the attack remains ongoing.”
Earlier, Assistant Chief Constable Rob Potts, who holds operational responsibility for Counter Terrorism Policing North West, said that the arrest “relates directly to the terrorist attack that took place at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in October.”
He added: “The loved ones of Mr Daulby and Mr Cravitz, as well as those seriously injured in the attack, have been updated on this latest development.
“We remain unwavering in our commitment to establishing the full picture behind the attack and getting answers for those affected, including the local community. We are prepared to take swift, firm action where we suspect criminal offences may have occurred.
“Our investigation is continuing, and I would once again urge anybody who may have information that could assist us to please contact police.”
