He added: “It’s been a horrendous day. I did not know all the facts until tonight as I don’t use electronic items on Shabbat or festivals and Yom Kippur is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.

“Jewish people should be able to visit their synagogue without fear of injury or death.

“I send all my love to all those victims and families affected by today’s vile terrorist attack. “Antisemitism needs to be destroyed by its roots.”

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