Additional police assets are being deployed to synagogues across the United Kingdom following a morning attack on the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester on October 2nd, 2025. Opposition Leader Keir Starmer announced the deployment via X at approximately 11:00 AM UTC, stating, "We will do everything we can to keep our Jewish community safe." Starmer confirmed he was en route to London to chair an emergency meeting regarding the incident. The attack, which occurred on Yom Kippur, 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 act as "abhorrent and deeply distressing." Security staff at the synagogue are credited with intervening to protect individuals during the incident, according to Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. The Metropolitan Police announced enhanced security measures for London's Jewish communities on October 2nd, 2025, via X at approximately 12:20 PM UTC, in response to the Manchester events. Greater Manchester Police have confirmed a significant police presence in Cheetham Hill, Manchester, as investigations continue. The exact nature of London's enhanced security measures was not detailed. The Embassy of Israel stated it is in close contact with the Manchester Jewish community, British authorities, and the Community Security Trust (CST) to monitor developments and ensure support. They also thanked Greater Manchester Police for their swift response. The full extent of casualties and the precise timeline of events remain under investigation by authorities.
