Jewish Man Assaulted in Antisemitic Attack in North London
Attackers ‘kick and punch Jewish man before trying to steal his trousers’
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A Jewish man visiting from Israel was violently assaulted by six masked men in Golders Green, north London. The attackers, who reportedly targeted him due to his ethnicity, kicked and punched him, stole his belongings, and attempted to remove his trousers. This incident highlights rising antisemitism in the area, prompting calls for increased police protection.
- 01The attack occurred around 2 AM on The Grove, a residential street in Golders Green, London.
- 02The victim reported that the assailants spoke Arabic and identified him as Jewish before the attack.
- 03Residents expressed fear for their safety, citing previous violent incidents against the Jewish community in the area.
- 04Extra police patrols have been deployed in response to the attack, with support from community safety organizations.
- 05The Metropolitan Police are treating the incident as an antisemitic hate crime and are conducting ongoing investigations.
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In a shocking incident in Golders Green, north London, a Jewish man visiting from Israel was attacked by six masked men early Monday morning. The victim was speaking Hebrew on his phone when he was ambushed outside his accommodation. The assailants kicked and punched him, broke his phone, stole his shoe, and attempted to remove his trousers during the prolonged assault, which lasted over five minutes until a neighbor intervened. The victim described the attackers as acting 'like animals' and expressed fears for his life. Local residents, who noted a surge in antisemitic incidents, including a recent stabbing of two Jewish men nearby, voiced their concerns about safety in the area. Community leaders are calling for enhanced security measures, emphasizing the need for police to prioritize the protection of Jewish residents. The Metropolitan Police are treating this attack as an antisemitic hate crime and have increased patrols in the neighborhood, while the Community Security Trust (CST) is providing support to the victim and urging witnesses to come forward.
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This incident raises serious concerns about the safety of Jewish residents in Golders Green, prompting calls for increased police presence and community vigilance.
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