Montreal police said they will increase their vigilance and visibility in areas where Jewish neighbourhood celebrations are taking place until the end of Hanukkah after a mass shooting in Australia.

Fifteen people were killed and at least 38 injured after two gunmen attacked a Hanukkah event at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday. Australian authorities said it was a terrorist attack designed to target the Jewish community.

Following the deadly attack, Montreal police said in a written statement that they wished to "reassure the people of Montreal."

"We are in direct contact with leaders of Montreal's Jewish community and are listening to their concerns," wrote the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM).

"We are currently reviewing our position on the ground ... The SPVM is c

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