BREAKING Met Police enhance patrols of Jewish communities after Bondi Beach terror assault

The Metropolitan Police is increasing visibility in Jewish communities ahead of Hanukkah events, confirmed London Mayor Sadiq Khan. It comes after 12 people were confirmed dead in the horrifying Bondi Beach terror attack. A further 29 people including children have been injured.

Sadiq Khan wrote on X: “My thoughts and condolences – along with the rest of London – are with everyone affected by the horrific attack at Bondi Beach, Australia today. The Met Police are increasing their visibility in our Jewish communities ahead of any Chanukah events.”

Among the victims was Rabbi Eli Schlanger from the Chabad of Bondi. Mere hours before the tragic event, Rabbi Schlanger had been promoting the event on his Facebook page. “BOOK BOOK BOOK for your free donut,” he posted. Rabbi Schlanger’s friend, Eliezer Tewel, shared a heartfelt tribute following the news of his death.

“He was just doing his job. Showing up. Being the constant, reliable presence for his community,” he penned in a poignant post. This is about my friend who is gone. It hurts. It’s confusing.”

In an update provided on Sunday evening, police reported that the injured included a child with an arm injury, a 62-year-old woman who suffered a gunshot wound to her leg, and a man who sustained a bullet graze to his head.

Eyewitnesses allegedly heard people shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’ as the terrifying shooting unfolded at Bondi Beach. One of the suspected gunmen has now been identified, and the incident has been classified as a terrorist attack.

Speaking under the condition of anonymity, an Australian law enforcement official named the alleged shooter as Narveed Akram, from Bonnyrigg in Sydney’s south-west. The official stated that Akram’s residence in Bonnyrigg was currently being searched by police, according to ABC.net.au.

The death toll has risen to at least 12 following the horrific attack. One of the shooters was killed during the incident, while the other has been apprehended.

Disturbing footage circulating on social media shows a woman shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’ on the beach in the aftermath of the shooting, with onlookers intervening and seemingly urging her to stop.

Officials have assured the public that there is no ongoing threat, but have advised people to steer clear of the area.

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