A menorah erected to celebrate Hanukkah in Muswell Hill, north London, was damaged with its light-bulbs smashed in an incident police are treating as religiously aggravated criminal damage. The local Jewish community expressed sadness but also resilience, with Rabbi Boruch Altein vowing to repair and relight the menorah, emphasizing unity and kindness in response to hate. The attack follows a recent mass shooting at a Hanukkah event in Sydney, which has left the community particularly shaken. Authorities have increased patrols and are working with community groups to investigate, as this is the third such incident targeting Hanukkah menorahs in London this month.