Extra £250m to boost Jewish community safety
Summary
The UK government is providing £251 million to police forces in England to protect Jewish communities after a rise in antisemitic attacks. The funding will support more officers patrolling Jewish areas, antisemitism training, and security at community sites.Key Facts
- The Metropolitan Police will get £86 million to hire about 300 more officers for Jewish neighborhoods in London.
- Greater Manchester Police will receive £22 million following a deadly attack in Heaton Park last year.
- Seven other police areas with large Jewish populations will share £43 million.
- £41 million is set aside for national police coordination and antisemitism training.
- £59 million will fund counter-terrorism policing efforts.
- Additional funds of £32.4 million will protect Jewish sites like synagogues and schools through 2026-27.
- The government previously gave £25 million emergency funding after a stabbing in Golders Green.
- The plan includes measures to fight antisemitism in schools and expand community programs.
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