Justice Secretary David Lammy Faces Angry Crowd at Memorial for Temple Assault Victims

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy was met with jeers and shouts of "shame on you" as he appeared at a memorial for victims of the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation incident.

The senior politician was accused by some in the audience of allowing anti-Jewish sentiment to rise during the current administration in government.

Lammy, who is additionally Justice Secretary, was also condemned for the government's decision to recognize a Palestinian state as a state by individuals who had gathered to express support with those affected at the Manchester synagogue in Crumpsall on Thursday.

Hostile Exchange at the Vigil

Mr Lammy heard shouts of "go to Palestine, leave us alone", seemingly in reaction to the administration's policy to establish relations with Palestine.

Ahead of Mr Lammy's speech, one attendee could be overheard yelling: "My children's school was closed today. You have allowed this to happen."

"You are all guilty. You have allowed Jew hatred in Manchester, on the streets. You are all guilty. We do not want you speaking here today," the individual added.

Another could be overheard saying "Empty words. We want action."

As Mr Lammy began his speech with the word "friends", there were scoffs and laughter from some in the crowd.

Official's Address

The Deputy Prime Minister told the crowd: "We stand in solidarity with the Jewish people, because an attack like this is never felt alone."

"Wherever you are in our country, Jewish people, our friends, our neighbours, our loved ones are terrified by the events of yesterday – of becoming targets, victims of antisemitic hate, simply for who they are," he added.

"But I know this about Britain's Jewish community, a community I have known all of my life: You are strong, you are resilient, and you will never be cowed, and that's what I want you to know today – that our country, those of all colours, all faiths and none, stand with you."

Protests continued in the vigil crowd as Mr Lammy said "that is why we stand in defiance of those terrorists who seek to divide us."

There were calls from the crowd, and one man could be heard saying "you enabled it, every Saturday", in relation to the regular pro-Palestine marches through London and other cities.

The Deputy Prime Minister continued: "We cannot, must not, let them divide us – we must show them who we really are, not what they want us to become or to believe."

The official finished speaking by urging those who are organizing pro-Gaza marches over the coming days to "reflect with all human dignity, grace and understanding" and to "stop and stand back."

After he concluded, another person shouted: "They called for our death in the past. Walk past a university some day."

Attendees Voice Concerns

Joanne Lazarus, 61, from the local area, shouted "shame on you" and "you're embarrassing" at Mr Lammy as he spoke at the vigil.

She expressed desire for the administration to stop weekly demonstrations.

She told media outlets: "I took the chance to make my voice heard. I can't take these marches every single Saturday."

"I've been into town on a Saturday and have been told I'm a baby killer and to 'go home'," she continued.

"That hatred is felt through the whole of the UK and through what happened here yesterday. I knew it would happen."

The attendee, who attended the Heaton Park Shul when she was in her youth, said she did not think the official would "care" about the response he encountered at the memorial.

Incident Information

The vigil had been organized following the deaths of Melvyn Cravitz and Adrian Daulby, who lost their lives during the incident.

The first victim, sixty-six, is understood to have been stabbed to death by the attacker while 53-year-old Mr Daulby is believed to be struck by gunfire discharged by officers as they attempted to shoot the attacker.

Three other people were injured, including one also believed to have been struck by a police bullet.

Al-Shamie, who is reportedly arrived to the UK as a youth from his home country in 2006, was shot dead at the scene.

A suspected explosive device he was wearing was determined to be non-functional, police said.