The Met has now launched an investigation into the assault of the boy, believed to be 16, which is being treated as a hate crime , which took place in Hackney around 5.55pm on Saturday May 11.
CCTV caught the shocking moment that a teenage Jewish boy was 'pelted with stones' walking to the synagogue in an attack in broad daylight in north London .
The North London neighbourhood is home to the biggest population of Hasidic Jews in Europe and has long been plagued by anti-Semitic assaults, but these appear to have increased in intensity since the October 7 terror attacks on Israel. The Met has now launched an investigation into the assault of the boy, believed to be 16, which is being treated as a hate crime , which took place on Rookwood Road, Hackney around 5.55pm on Saturday May 11
Read More The North London neighbourhood plagued by anti-Semitic attacks: How Hackney's Stamford Hill, home to the largest population of Hasidic Jews in Europe, has become a target for hate crime amid Israel-Hamas war The Metropolitan Police said: 'An investigation is underway after a reported assault of a male in Rookwood Road, N16.
'We are aware of a video being shared online and this will form part of our enquiries. We are in contact with the Shomrim and our enquiries are ongoing.'Anyone with information should call 101, giving the reference CAD 8409/23MAY. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.'
He said the perpetrators have have caused 'quite a lot of trouble' since the October 7 attacks, in attempts to 'frightenand harm the Jewish community'.Shomrim president Rabbi Herschel Gluck told the JC that the hate crimes in the area were being committed by white 'yobs' who are 'exactly the same people who commit Islamophobia'.
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