'Tragic loss' Tributes to men who died during six-minute rampage

The family of a man who died in the Manchester synagogue attack after he is believed to have been accidentally shot by police have described him as a “hero” who “tragically lost his life in the act of courage to save others”.

- Josh Halliday North of England editor

Adrian Daulby, 53, was one of the worshippers who stopped an attacker from entering Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue on Thursday, police said.

The other man who died was Melvin Cravitz, 66. Relatives of Cravitz told Sky News he was a “gentle giant” who “would never harm a fly”.

Hindi Cohen, a friend and neighbour, said: “Our kids loved him. He called himself uncle Melvin to my kids.”

Greater Manchester police said Daulby’s injury “may have been sustained as a tragic and unforeseen consequence of the urgently required action taken by our officers to bring a vicious attack to an end”. It is thought he was behind a synagogue door holding it closed when he was fatally shot.

In a tribute issued by the force, his family said: “Adrian Daulby was a hero and tragically lost his life in the act of courage to save others. He was a beloved brother, loving uncle to his four nieces and one nephew, and a cherished cousin.