The families of the two victims of the Manchester synagogue attack have paid tribute to them as "heroic, beloved and cherished".

Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66, were killed in the attack at Heaton Park synagogue in Crumpsall on Thursday.

Mr Daulby, a member of the congregation, was shot accidentally when police opened fire on attacker Jihad al Shamie.

The synagogue's rabbi told Sky News it happened as Mr Daulby "was holding the doors to make sure everyone inside stayed safe".

His family said he was a "hero" and a "lovely down-to-earth man" whose "final act was one of profound courage and he will forever be remembered for his heroic act".

The family of Mr Cravitz - a security guard at the synagogue who was attending the service - said he would "do anything to help anyone".

"He was so kind, caring and always wanted to chat and get to know people," they said.

"He was devoted to his wife, family and loved his food. He will be sorely missed by his wife, family, friends and community."

The tributes came as police said three more people - a man and two women - had been arrested on suspicion of terror offences, bringing the total to six.

They also revealed the attacker had been on bail over a suspected rape, but wasn't on the radar of counter-terror police.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the shooting - standard practice when a member of the public is killed.

The investigation would include "whether police may have caused or contributed to the death" of Mr Daulby.

Sir Stephen Watson, the head of Greater Manchester police, confirmed Mr Daulby's injury appeared to be "a tragic and unforeseen consequence of the urgently required action taken by my officers".

'Gentle giant'

Other relatives of Mr Cravitz told Sky News he was a "gentle giant" who "would never harm a fly".

His cousin, Phil Bentley, said his death was even more tragic as he would never normally be at the synagogue that early.

Hindi Cohen, a friend and neighbour, said he was a "lovely man" with a good sense of humour, adding: "Our kids loved him. He called himself uncle Melvin to my kids."

One of Mr Daulby's neighbours was also emphatic in his praise for a man he lived next door to for 20 years.

Abdul Rahimi called him "one of the best guys I've ever seen in my life" and a "very, very good man", who often bought books and toys for children on their street.

Another neighbour, Waqas Hussain, said the pair bonded over a shared love of nature, animals and birds.

He said Mr Daulby was a cancer survivor, who lived alone and started going to the synagogue more after his father died a few years ago.

"Just one of them people... so innocent, so approachable and so pure," he told Sky News.

He said his friend hadn't been fasting for health reasons and was debating whether or not to go the synagogue on Thursday.

Increased police patrols are being put in place near synagogues across the country following the atrocity.

Lammy heckled at vigil

Police in London and Manchester have urged people not to hold planned protests in the cities this weekend so they can keep officers free.

A vigil for the victims was also held in Manchester on Friday - but Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy walked out to shouts of "shame on you" and boos from a few in the crowd.

"Go to Palestine but leave us alone," one person shouted.

Another protester shouted "my children's school was closed today - you allowed this to happen."

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Thirty-five-year-old Jihad al Shamie was named as the attacker on Thursday and is believed to be of Syrian descent.

He is understood to have been granted British citizenship when he was around 16, having entered the UK as a young child.

Police shot him dead seven minutes after the first emergency call as they feared he was wearing an explosive device - later identified as a fake.

Three men also remain in hospital after the attack, with two of them named as Yoni Finlay and Andrew Franks.

One suffered a stab wound, a second was hurt after being hit by a car that al Shamie is said to have driven towards the synagogue, and the third suffered a gunshot wound.

One of the injured victims was working for the Community Security Trust (CST), a charity which provides security to the Jewish community.

Its chief executive, Mark Gardner, said: "One of our CST personnel was seriously injured in yesterday's terror attack at Heaton Park Synagogue.

"We pray for his continuing recovery and salute the courage of all those who helped stop the terrorist from getting into the shul."

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