The Metropolitan Police announced enhanced security measures for London's Jewish communities on October 2nd, 2025, following a significant incident at a Manchester synagogue earlier today. The announcement, made via X at approximately 12:20 PM UTC, aims to bolster public safety in the capital. This development comes after a confirmed attack on the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester, which occurred on Yom Kippur. The Metropolitan Police stated they are providing an update on steps being taken to ensure the safety of the public, particularly Jewish communities in London. The exact nature of the enhanced security measures was not detailed in the statement. Greater Manchester Police have confirmed a significant police presence in Cheetham Hill, Manchester, as investigations continue into the attack. The incident at the Manchester synagogue involved a car ramming and stabbing, with perpetrators reportedly shot and killed at the scene. The Embassy of Israel in the United Kingdom condemned the attack as "abhorrent and deeply distressing."
