Hendon Town Hall
Cllr Barry Rawlings, Leader of Barnet Council, said:
“Our thoughts are with all the victims of the horrific terrorist incident targeting the Jewish community in Bondi Beach, Australia.
“Sadly, world events continue to impact us here in Barnet. One of those who tragically lost their lives was Rabbi Eli Schlanger, who was originally from Temple Fortune in the borough. We take comfort in his cousin’s words who described him as a man ‘who spread happiness and light’ and said they will respond by doing what Eli would have wanted, what he dedicated his life to – doing ‘more mitzvot’ and ‘spreading positive energy’.
“We stand alongside our Jewish communities here and across the world and pray for peace and unity, remembering the Chanukah message that even in dark times, we should hope for light.
“We also echo the message from the Metropolitan Police and will continue working closely with them locally as they liaise with the Community Security Trust and others in the Jewish community. We welcome the enhanced patrols set to take place over the coming days.”
Full statement from the Met Police: https://news.met.police.uk/news/statement-following-attack-in-sydney-504352
The Met police have since released a further statement jointly with Greater Manchester Police: Joint Statement from the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police and the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police | Metropolitan Police