Melvin Cravitz

Melvin Cravitz, aged 66, was one of two men killed in the 2025 Manchester synagogue attack. He died as a result of multiple knife wounds inflicted by the attacker, identified as Jihad al-Shamie. Cravitz is currently newsworthy due to ongoing legal proceedings related to the attack. Specifically, ministers, including Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, are attempting to prevent sensitive MI5 files concerning the incident from being disclosed at an inquest into the deaths. The government argues that such disclosure would pose a significant risk to national security. This development highlights the ongoing efforts to understand the full circumstances surrounding the attack and the complexities involved in balancing national security concerns with the need for transparency in inquests. The Greater Manchester police have also admitted to a "missed opportunity" prior to the attack, stating that crucial data from the attacker's seized phones was not examined, which might have provided vital intelligence.