I’m appalled and devastated by the terrorist attack that occurred at a synagogue in Manchester this morning on Yom Kippur – the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
Our immediate thoughts are with the victims, family and friends who have been affected by this callous and cowardly act.
These harrowing scenes have no place in British society and serve as a timely reminder for us all to unite against divisiveness.
We will work actively with our community, and I want to reassure our Jewish residents that we stand together with them in solidarity in the aftermath of this distressing incident.
There will be increased police patrols around our synagogues to provide additional support and reassurance to the community, and to keep everyone safe.
There is no place for any form of hate here in our borough and we stand together as one community in Haringey.
