The Hackney Liberal Democrats are shocked and deeply saddened by the attack on a synagogue in Manchester on the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur. Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of those in Manchester and also our Jewish community here in Hackney at this difficult time.

Luke Taylor MP, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for London added:

“The attack on Jewish worshipers in Manchester is horrific.

These murders are shocking and senseless, and this incident will create fear for Jewish people across London and the UK as they mark Yom Kippur.

I send my solidarity and my love to everyone affected, and to all of our Jewish Commmunity.”