Police patrols increased at London synagogues as Manchester attack sparks fear and outrage

"Police have deployed additional officers around synagogues and Jewish communities in London after two people were killed in Manchester on the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. The Metropolitan Police said there was no indication of an increased threat to the capital but had taken precautionary measures, thought to be in areas such as Golders Green. While there is nothing"

"to suggest an increased threat to London, we have deployed additional resources to the areas around synagogues, other Jewish community venues and in those boroughs with significant Jewish populations, the force added on X. Councillor Adam Hug, leader of Westminster City Council, said: This attack on one of the holiest days in the Jewish calendar has sent shockwaves across the country. As home to one of London's oldest Jewish communities, we offer our renewed support to synagogues and congregations in Westminster. We are aware that"

"many Jewish people in London will have links to Manchester and will be deeply concerned at events. Different communities have always thrived side by side in the city and good community relations are at the heart of what we do as a city. The Prime Minister has already said police reinforcements are being sent to ensure Jewish people can visit synagogues in safety across the"

Extra police officers were deployed around synagogues and Jewish community venues in London after two people were killed in Manchester on Yom Kippur. The Metropolitan Police said there was no indication of an increased threat to the capital but implemented precautionary measures in areas with significant Jewish populations. Westminster City Council pledged support to synagogues and congregations and noted links between London and Manchester communities. The Prime Minister ordered reinforcements to ensure safe synagogue visits nationwide. A former counter-terrorism coordinator said attacks during high holy days raise additional concerns and that heightened vigilance is common on such occasions.

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