Islington menorah vandalised on last day of Chanukah
Following repairs, the Chabad menorah was successfully lit in an evening ceremony supported by the local community and Islington South Labour MP Emily Thornberry
The menorah on Islington Green, north London was deliberately damaged on the last day of Chanukah, 14th December.
The incident occurred at 0930 and according to a statement by Chabad Islington, members of the public attempted to intervene and chased the perpetrator.
Police and Islington Council were quick to come to the scene, as well as MP of Islington South, Emily Thornberry. Once the police forensics team completed fingerprint checks and statements were provided by witnesses, the Council’s lighting department worked on repairing the menorah.
With the support of council leader, Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz, a re-lighting of the menorah was organised for the final night of Chanukah.
Emily Thornberry gave out flyers to people walking along the park to join the evening lighting.
To watch the lighting, click here.
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