Parents want extra security around Jewish schools after new spate of anti-semitic attacks

Parents want extra security around Jewish schools after new spate of anti-semitic attacksSpate of anti-semitic attacks frighten parents who urge authorities for more security at schoolsNewsAndy Lines16:27, 20 Apr 2026View 5 ImagesParents want extra security at Jewish schools after new spate of attacks(Image: AFP via Getty Images)Jewish parents in north west London are asking for increased security at schools in the area after a string of terrifying anti-semitic terror attacks.‌The UK’s largest Jewish primary school - Sinai - is barely a mile from the Harrow synagogue which was hit by a firebomb over the weekend. The incident sent shockwaves across the area and several schools are already stepping up patrols to protect their children. Counter terrorism police are investigating the crimes and the Met have specialist teams patrolling outside synagogues, schools and businesses under threat. One parent mum-of-two Melissa Rosen told the Mirror: “I want to see more protection, whether it's police presence or hiring more security.‌View 5 ImagesA police forensic officer works inside a cordon set up near to Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow, north-west London (Image: AFP via Getty Images)‌“I feel the authorities have not done enough. I want to see action.” She added: “I am deeply concerned. It's the job of a parent to protect your kids. "We have to be really more vigilant. It is scary not knowing what could happen during the day while they are in school. I am ready to do patrols myself if that would help.“The catalyst is from the Middle East. But it has become almost trendy to hop on the anti-Semitism bandwagon and make our lives scary.”View 5 ImagesBurnt out ambulances removed after anti-semitic attack(Image: Guy Bell/Shutterstock)‌Mark Gold, 42, said: “I want more action on security at this school. We need more action, more security. We need higher walls.“I think the level of threat is increased. I am concerned. I went to a non-Jewish school and we had almost...