BBC Breakfast was interrupted on Friday morning as Naga Munchetty announced the identities of the victims of the Manchester synagogue attack that occurred the day before
Naga Munchetty solemnly shared heartbreaking news during Friday’s BBC Breakfast, revealing the identities of those who lost their lives in Thursday’s Manchester synagogue attack.
The presenter interrupted the programme with breaking news, announcing: “In the last few minutes, Greater Manchester Police have named the two men who were killed in the attack yesterday at Heaton Park, Hebrew Congregation Synagogue.”
She went on to disclose their names: “They are 53-year-old Adrian Daulby and 66-year-old. Melvin Cravitz, a spokesperson for the force, said, ‘Our deepest sympathies are with Mr. Daulby and Mr. Cravitz’s loved ones at this extremely hard time’.”
She continued: “We understand that the families have been informed. Family Liaison Officers are in contact with them and offering support from the Home Office,” reports the Express.
She also stated: “Post mortems will take place later this morning, and they will the families will be continued to be updated on the investigation.”
Naga then concluded: “We’ve also been told that whilst there are processes which must be followed, we commit to being mindful of cultural preferences and sensitivities and to ensuring that these men and their loved ones’ wishes are respected. So that is an update on the Heaton Park Synagogue attack.”
Previously, Naga and co-presenter Charlie Stayt had begun the programme with the shocking news of the incident.
Charlie quickly cut to the chase as he declared, “Our headlines today. Security is tightened at synagogues across the country after two people were killed in an attack in Manchester on the holiest day of the Jewish calendar.”
Naga revealed, “The killer is named as 35-year-old Jihad Al-Shamie, a British man of Syrian descent. Police have declared it a terrorist incident.”
Charlie went on to say, “The Chief Rabbi has condemned the attack as the tragic result of an unrelenting wave of Jew hatred, as the Prime Minister pledges to keep Jewish people safe.”
A clip featuring Sir Keir Starmer was then shown, with the Prime Minister declaring, “I promise you that I will do everything in my power to guarantee you the security that you deserve.”
Naga concluded, “We’ll bring you the latest from the scene, and we’ll talk to the Home Secretary.”
BBC Breakfast is broadcast every morning at 6am on BBC One.
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