Adrian Daulby is believed to have been accidentally shot by police while attempting to prevent Al-Shamie from entering the synagogue, along with another victim who was injured
Armed officers descended on the incident in which the attacker, Jihad Al-Shamie was shot dead(Image: PA)
An investigation has found ‘no apparent misconduct’ in the case of armed officers who fired their weapons during a terror attack at a synagogue in north Manchester.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has now informed the three Greater Manchester Police officers who aimed to shoot suspect Jihad Al-Shamie while responding to last week’s terror attack in Crumpsall that they are being treated as witnesses to the investigation.
Al-Shamie, who was identified as the suspect in the attack outside Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, died after being shot down by armed officers at the scene after he unleashed the horror attack.
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Adrian Daulby, 53, who also died in the incident, was later found to have suffered a single but fatal gunshot wound. Another injured man also suffered a single gunshot wound and received medical treatment for his injuries.
Examination has so far indicated the injuries were caused by a police-issue firearm with work currently ongoing by a ballistics expert. No other firearms were recovered from the scene.
Emergency crews at the scene(Image: PA)
Chief Constable Stephen Watson said the watchdog has confirmed ‘no misconduct is apparent in the actions required of our officers in bringing this dreadful attack to an end’.
Several other officers involved in the incident are also witnesses to the independent IOPC investigation, which is mandatory in situations where police use of force may have resulted in the death of a member of the public.
This includes whether police may have caused or contributed to the death of Mr Daulby, and any role the police may have played in the injuries suffered the other man who suffered a non-fatal gunshot wound during the incident.
Work carried out so far includes analysing footage of the incident, focusing on the six-minute period from 9.37 to 9.43am, along with police statements.
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The Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue (Image: Getty Images)
In a statement, IOPC Director Emily Barry said: “This was a tragic incident in which innocent people lost their lives, and others were seriously injured. Families, and the wider community, are grieving the loss of loved ones following this act of senseless violence.
“As is standard in cases like this, we have gathered a significant amount of evidence as we piece together the events surrounding officers’ use of lethal force during the attack. At the same time, Counter Terrorism Policing North West continues to work tirelessly to investigate the attack – and we are working alongside them to ensure both investigations can progress as smoothly, and efficiently as possible.
“We have also been in contact with Mr Daulby’s family, along with the other man injured in the incident and his family, to explain our role and will continue to provide support as needed.”
On Tuesday (October 7), the IOPC received a further referral from GMP in relation to prior contact with attacker Jihad Al-Shamie since December 2024, when an allegation of rape was made against him.
Synagogue attacker Jihad Al-Shamie(Image: Submitted)
GMP Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson said: “Following the horrendous terrorist attack on Thursday 2 October 2025, Greater Manchester Police has been inundated with messages of thanks and support for the actions that our brave officers took to prevent further harm to our Jewish community who were inside and around the Heaton Park Synagogue.
“I welcome this continued support and acknowledge the fact that the IOPC have today confirmed their finding that no misconduct is apparent in the actions required of our officers in bringing this dreadful attack to an end. These findings relate to the death of the terrorist and to the tragic death of Mr Adrian Daulby; and the injury sustained by another courageous member of the congregation.
“Our thoughts will always be with the families and loved ones of those directly affected by this tragedy together with the wider community across Greater Manchester and beyond. Our significant presence and determination to protect everyone from all faith communities across our city region will continue unabated.
“GMP is committed to openness, transparency and candour in respect of all our previous dealings with the terrorist. We have therefore asked the IOPC to include this aspect in their ongoing review. This includes previous reports of harassment, and an arrest for reports of rape over the past year, for which he was on bail at the time of the attack.”