Police increase presence on streets of London over Israel-Hamas war

The chief rabbi, Sir Ephraim Mirvis, at a vigil outside Downing Street for victims and hostages of the Hamas attacks on Israel. Photograph: Lucy North/PA

The Metropolitan police are increasing the profile of officers on London’s streets to provide reassurance following the attack by Hamas on Israel.

The Jewish safety charity the Community Security Trust said it had held meetings with the home secretary, Suella Braverman, the security minister, Tom Tugendhat, and senior police officers to ensure measures are taken to protect the Jewish community.