Manchester Synagogue Attack Compensation Application
Summary
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) published guidance on 3 October 2025 for victims of the Manchester synagogue attack on 2 October 2025. Victims injured in the attack can apply for compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012. Applicants do not need a solicitor or claims management company to apply; free independent advice is available from Victim and Witness Information or charitable organisations.
What changed
CICA published a news notice on 3 October 2025 providing information to victims of the Manchester synagogue attack on how to apply for criminal injuries compensation. The notice directs affected individuals to apply through CICA under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012 and clarifies that applicants are not required to use paid representatives such as solicitors or claims management companies.
Affected parties who were directly impacted by the attack should note that free independent advice is available through the Victim and Witness Information website or charitable organisations, and they should review the Scheme's eligibility criteria before applying online through the official Gov.uk portal.
What to do next
- Victims of the Manchester synagogue attack can apply for compensation via the CICA online portal
- Applicants may obtain free independent advice from Victim and Witness Information or charitable organisations
- Those affected should review eligibility criteria under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012
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Manchester synagogue attack
How to apply for compensation for the attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue on 2 October 2025.
From: Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority Published 3 October 2025
We offer our sympathy to all those who have been affected by this horrific attack.
Victims injured in this attack can apply to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) for compensation.
Compensation is payable to applicants who meet the eligibility criteria of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012.
You do not need a paid representative, such as a solicitor or claims management company, to apply for compensation. Free independent advice may be available from the Victim and Witness Information website or other charitable organisations.
If you have been directly affected by this attack you can find out more about the Scheme and apply online.
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