[chicago-aneinu] Please Daven for London Jews

Yeshiva World
DEVELOPING: Riots Break Out In Jewish Community Of Stamford Hill, Person Stabbed [UPDATE 8:17PM EST]
(Monday, August 8th, 2011)

[ALL UPDATES IN EXTENDED ARTICLE]

FIRST REPORT 1:00PM EST: As another night of unrest begins in London, the Jewish community is taking precautions to protect their stores from the violent riots.

Police have urged store owners to close their establishments in Stamford Hill (North London) and many store owners have emptied the contents of the stores. In North West London there are threats from riots just outside Golders Green at Brent Cross Shopping Centre, which is just a five minute walk from the main road in the Jewish Community. The area has gone on high alert.

Rabbonim have urged the community not to be around or near the riots even as bystanders. People can still go to Shul but should be cautious and keep away if riots enter the area.

All gas stations in Stamford Hill have been closed, and the Police Emergency number (999) is not being pick up. There is currently a 10 minute waiting time for an operator to take your emergency call.

A total of 215 arrests have been made in the London Riots.

Shomrim of Northwest London tell YWN that their role will be to preserve life and protect humanity only. Shomrim does not & wont provide protection to business premises.

UPDATE 1:32PM EST: Shomrim of London reports that they are on the scene of riots in the Jewish community Stamford Hill. There are youths reported to be in the area with baseball bats on the streets. Police and Shomrim are on the scene, and ambulances have been called.

UPDATE 1:57PM EST: There are reports of a stabbing in Stamford Hill on Portland Ave. And ambulance has been called to the scene.

UPDATE 2:20PM EST: Click HERE for photos at the scene of the stabbing, which occurred near the Bobov Shul.

UPDATE 2:31PM EST: Lower Clapton road is now under attack in the area of Evering Rd Junction, and Clapton Common in Stamford Hill has now been completely closed off.

UPDATE 2:55PM EST: There are reports of another stabbing on Crowland Road in Stamford Hill.

UPDATE 5:09PM EST: Looting has started in Curry’s Staples Corner – just outside the Jewish neighborhood in North West London.

UPDATE 6:02PM EST: There is a large group of youths on Golders Green Road, and police are engaging them. There are large riots ongoing in the Lower Clapton, Hackney areas.

UPDATE 6:05PM EST: Police are currently patrolling most street corners in the Stamford Hill Jewish Community. Shomrim in Golders Green & Hendon are on high alert and patrolling the streets. To report an incident call the Shomrim emergency hotline 0300 999 1234.
UPDATE 8:17PM EST: Large groups of youths are walking through the Jewish area of Golders Green and starting to riot. Police have arrived in force and have arrested two people.

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updates here and photos

(Yehuda Drudgestein – YWN)