Rabbi speaks out after London synagogue attack

Following the attack on a London-based synagogue, which is considered the latest in a growing list that seems to be “gathering momentum” finally sparks a reaction from the Chief Rabbi.

The Rabbi in question is Sir Ephraim Mirvis and he turned to social media to deliver a statement about this attack he deems ‘cowardly’.

According to the BBC he wrote, “Last night yet another synagogue, this time in Kenton, was targeted in a cowardly arson attack. It follows the attack in Finchley on Wednesday and the attempted attack on what was the Jewish Futures building in Hendon on Friday night, making three Jewish sites attacked in London in less than a week.”

“A sustained campaign of violence and intimidation against the Jewish community of the UK is gathering momentum. This sustained attack on our community's ability to worship and live in safety is an attack on the values that bind us all together.”

“Thank God, no lives have been lost, but we cannot, and must not, wait for that to change before we understand just how dangerous this moment is for all of our society.”

The Community Security Trust (CST) also provided an update following the news and claimed last night, “we want to thank the Met Police and London Fire Brigade for responding quickly and for all they are doing to protect the Jewish community during this unprecedented period. We are supporting the affected location and are working closely with the police as they investigate and seek to identify those responsible.”

According to the the same outlet, due to the increased number of attacks, the Met Police is increasing its patrols across the areas of north-west London. To do this they are putting more officers on the ground, adding more stop-and-search power and are also adding some armed counter-terrorism units that have been deployed to help deter further attacks.