Security stepped up at Leicester synagogue after Manchester terror attack.
Following the terror assault on the Manchester synagogue that murdered two people, high-visibility police patrols are being deployed across Leicestershire.
Police have enhanced security at synagogues in response to the event, although there is no specific threat to communities in Leicester, Leicestershire, or Rutland.
Officers were seen outside the Leicester Hebrew Congregation in Highfields last evening (October 2). The deployment came after police shot and killed a terrorist outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall, Greater Manchester.
According to counter-terrorism police, three people were arrested as a result of the incident. According to Greater Manchester Police, four more people are still in serious condition in hospitals.
In a statement made today (Friday, October 3), Leicestershire Police stated that “high-visibility policing patrols will continue over the weekend” throughout the force area.
Officers have also collaborated with organisers of planned weekend events, deploying additional specialist personnel where necessary. Chief Superintendent Shane O’Neill told LeicestershireLive:
“Our thoughts are still with the victims of yesterday’s horrific attack in Manchester, as well as all those affected.” I appreciate the worry that exists in our own communities at this time, and we will continue to interact with our Jewish communities and those who are affected.
There is currently no evidence or intelligence that indicates a specific threat to the communities of Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland.
Anyone planning any additional events is encouraged to notify the local government or police so that we can collaborate with planners to ensure their safe delivery.” Following the incident, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer stated that the government will “do everything to keep our Jewish community safe”.
Sir Keir, who returned early from a summit in Copenhagen to lead an emergency COBRA meeting following the incident, stated that additional police resources are being deployed to synagogues around the UK.
The perpetrator has been identified as Jihad Al-Shamie. Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66, have been identified as the victims of Thursday’s terrorist attack.
The Community Security Trust (CST) told the Press Association yesterday that it is working with authorities to keep synagogues and the Jewish community as safe as possible in the next days and weeks.
The association encouraged people not to congregate outside community facilities and urged synagogues to keep their doors closed at all times. Rabbi Jonathan Romain, the emeritus rabbi of Maidenhead Synagogue, stated:”This is the most terrifying nightmare that any Rabbi or Jewish person could experience.
Not only is this a holy day, the holiest in the Jewish calendar, but it is also a time of mass assembly, when the whole Jewish community, religious or non-religious, gathers.” Chief Superintendent O’Neill recommended anyone with concerns to contact the local police.
He cautioned people to be cautious of misinformation and to only share information from credible sources. Greater Manchester Police confirmed that investigations are ongoing following the incident.
Victims of crimes, including terrorism, can call the Victim Support Helpline at 0808 1689 111.
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