Support and information following the attack last week
We just want to provide a quick update about the tragic events of the attack on the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue last week.
This was an abhorrent attack on the Jewish community and the council, working with our partners continues to provide support for those who need it.
We know that it may have caused worry and concern for many of our tenants even if you are not from the Jewish community.
We are working closely with Greater Manchester Police and other partners and with community leaders in response to the incident.
The police have dedicated resources to the investigation and to keeping our communities safe, particularly synagogues and other places of worship, and being visible on our streets.
If you do have any concerns, please speak with your housing officer first by calling 0161 686 8000
If you need someone to talk to there are organisations that can help:
- Jewish Action for Mental Health: 07510 204 844, admin@jamh.org.uk
- Victim Support: Free 24/7 support line on 0808 168 9111
- Support from the NHS: Call 111
As we approach Hate Crime Awareness Week, we also want to remind you that we take all such criminal offences seriously.
Hate crime can be any incident motivated by the individual or groups’ prejudice due to someone else’s race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, transgender or gender Identity, or alternative sub-culture.
In an emergency always contact 999.
Across Bury we have hate crime ambassadors that are passionate about fighting hate crime and supporting victims of hate crime to report incidents. If you have been a victim of hate crime you can contact them for further support.
https://www.bury.gov.uk/my-neighbourhood/safety-in-the-community/hate-crime/report-a-hate-crime
Or speak to any number of organisations who can help:
You can also report hate crimes through:
- Call 101 to report a hate crime in a non-emergency situation or you can anonymously call Crimestoppers to report a hate (or any other type of) crime on 0800 111 555
or report online through:
- Report it - Online Hate Crime Reporting has an online reporting facility
- Greater Manchester Police online reporting
You may also see lots of social media about the attack but please only share information from official channels. There may be all sort of not true speculation happening which can cause upset and distress, but the police are carrying out their investigations and will report when they are ready.
Our thoughts and prayers remain with the victims and those affected by last week’s attack.