diff --git a/packages/stream_chat_flutter/lib/src/image_actions_modal.dart b/packages/stream_chat_flutter/lib/src/image_actions_modal.dart
index 3c4a7c73..ec9abd93 100644
--- a/packages/stream_chat_flutter/lib/src/image_actions_modal.dart
+++ b/packages/stream_chat_flutter/lib/src/image_actions_modal.dart
@@ -103,11 +103,11 @@ class ImageActionsModal extends StatelessWidget {
                         color: StreamChatTheme.of(context).colorTheme.accentRed,
                       ),
                       () {
+                        var channel = StreamChannel.of(context).channel;
+                        channel.updateMessage(
+                            message..attachments.removeAt(currentIndex));
                         Navigator.pop(context);
                         Navigator.pop(context);
-                        StreamChannel.of(context)
-                            .channel
-                            .deleteMessage(message);
                       },
                       color: StreamChatTheme.of(context).colorTheme.accentRed,
                     ),