Dad who survived Manchester synagogue attack says 'it's a miracle'

Yoni Finlay, who was shot during the Manchester synagogue attack (Image: Manchester Evening News)

A man injured when he was shot during the attack on a synagogue in Manchester has said “what happened to me was a miracle” as “God chose to save me on that day”. Yoni Finlay is believed to have been hit by a police bullet at Heaton Park Hebrew Synagogue in Crumpsall on October 2.

He is reported to have been helping to barricade the doors as Jihad Al-Shamie targeted the place of worship. Jihad Al Shamie, the terrorist who targeted Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation on October 2, was shot dead by police at the scene.

Adrian Daulby and Melvin Cravitz lost their lives , while three other men including Yoni were treated in hospital for serious injuries . They have since been discharged.