Council condemns synagogue attack in Germany
Following the attack on a synagogue in Halle, Germany, leader of the council, James Swindlehurst and chief executive, Josie Wragg, have released this statement on behalf of Slough Borough Council.
“We, along with our residents, stand with the world, in condemning the horrendous attack on a synagogue in Halle, Germany.
“This was cold-blooded murder of people going about their daily business.
“There is no justification for such an attack on any group, any religion or any race; there is no explanation that excuses such horrific action or the motive that drove it.
“In Slough we reject hate in all it’s forms; extremism and hate are abhorrent to us. We ask Slough residents to continue to stand together, a force against those who use our differences to try and divide us, celebrating all we share and united in our belief in freedom and community.
“Our thoughts are with the victims, their family and friends and we hope the support from around the world helps all those communities in Germany who have been affected by this attack.”
“We, along with our residents, stand with the world, in condemning the horrendous attack on a synagogue in Halle, Germany.
“This was cold-blooded murder of people going about their daily business.
“There is no justification for such an attack on any group, any religion or any race; there is no explanation that excuses such horrific action or the motive that drove it.
“In Slough we reject hate in all it’s forms; extremism and hate are abhorrent to us. We ask Slough residents to continue to stand together, a force against those who use our differences to try and divide us, celebrating all we share and united in our belief in freedom and community.
“Our thoughts are with the victims, their family and friends and we hope the support from around the world helps all those communities in Germany who have been affected by this attack.”
