image sourced from original article at The Metropolitan Police has established a new 100-officer Community Protection Team to strengthen security for Jewish communities across London following a recent surge in antisemitic incidents. The unit will include neighbourhood officers, specialist protection personnel and counter-terrorism experts to respond to heightened threats.
The move follows several serious attacks targeting Jewish sites, including arson incidents, vandalism and a double stabbing in Golders Green being treated as terrorism-related. About 50 people have been arrested in connection with antisemitic hate crimes in recent weeks, with eight individuals charged so far.
Police leadership said the new team aims to enhance both security and community reassurance during a period of increased concern. The initiative is supported by a 25 million pound government funding package for protective policing, with 18 million pounds allocated to London. Authorities said the unit could later be adapted to assist other communities facing spikes in hate-related offences.
