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Manchester Synagogue Hero Saves Worshippers Amid Deadly Attack

12/4/2025

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Yoni Finlay described the October attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Synagogue in Manchester as a miracle.
Yoni Finlay was reportedly hit by a police bullet while protecting worshippers from the attacker, Jihad Al-Shamie.
Jihad Al-Shamie killed two people before police shot him dead.
As of November 27, Greater Manchester Police arrested a 31-year-old man in connection with the attack, the seventh arrest.

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Yoni Finlay described the October attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Synagogue in Manchester as a miracle.
Yoni Finlay was reportedly hit by a police bullet while protecting worshippers from the attacker, Jihad Al-Shamie.
Jihad Al-Shamie killed two people before police shot him dead.
As of November 27, Greater Manchester Police arrested a 31-year-old man in connection with the attack, the seventh arrest.