London steps up: Special police unit to protect Jews

London’s Metropolitan Police has launched a new 100-officer unit dedicated to protecting Jewish communities amid a surge in antisemitic attacks.

The move follows a string of incidents, including stabbings, arson attacks on synagogues, and the burning of Jewish charity ambulances.

Officials say the team will combine local policing with counterterror capabilities, as authorities warn of the most serious threat to UK Jews in recent years.