Met steps up police presence in London after Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack

""At a time when London's Jewish communities are coming together to begin the celebration of Hannukah, we know this attack will be the cause of not just terrible upset but also significant heightened concern about safety. "We were already working closely with partners, including the Community Security Trust, to provide an increased presence around synagogues and other community venues at this important time."

""While there is no information to suggest any link between the attack in Sydney and the threat level in London, this morning we are stepping up our police presence, carrying out additional community patrols and engaging with the Jewish community to understand what more we can do in the coming hours and days. "We always encourage the public to be vigilant at events and in public places. If you see anything suspicious, trust your instincts and tell us.""

Patrols in London were increased despite no intelligence linking the Australian attack to any threat in the capital. The increased presence focused on synagogues and other community venues as Jewish communities began Hannukah, addressing heightened safety concerns. Partnerships with organizations including the Community Security Trust supported the stepped-up policing, additional community patrols, and engagement with Jewish community members to identify further measures. The public was urged to remain vigilant at events and in public places and to report suspicious activity. In Sydney, one of two Bondi Beach gunmen died, the other is injured and in custody, and bomb disposal teams searched an exclusion zone for improvised explosive devices.

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