Sex abuser's name removed from Trafalgar Square giant menorah

Yehudis Goldsobel was 14 years old when Levy first abused her. Following his conviction she waived her anonymity to tell her story in the JC .

Levy, a builder, had designed, built and presented the Chanuciah before his conviction.

Ms Goldsobel said she felt "uncomfortable" when she attended the celebration last Thursday.

In a Facebook post, she wrote: “I absolutely love Chanucah and tend to participate in communal events and lightings. The big event in Trafalgar Square has a fantastic atmosphere and vibe. Yet the actual Menorah was designed by the person who sexually abused me as a teenager.

“He was convicted in court and sentenced to prison yet his name is still on the massive plaque on the menorah.”

A spokesman for the event organisers - the Jewish Leadership Council, London Jewish Forum, Chabad, and the Mayor of London's Office - said: “It was covered up on Friday."

JLC chief executive Simon Johnson said: “I can confirm that the plaque has been covered up. We deeply regret the delay and apologise unreservedly for any offence caused.”