Two men who recorded themselves hurling antisemitic abuse at a Jewish man in London for a TikTok video have been spared jail. Adam Bedoui and Abdelkadir Amir Bousloub, both 21, from West Drayton in Hillingdon, west London, were each handed a six-week prison sentence suspended for 12 months at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Friday, July 3.
Details of the Incident
The court heard that Bedoui and Bousloub travelled to Stamford Hill, a predominantly Jewish area of north London, on Thursday, May 7, to film antisemitic content to be uploaded on TikTok. The duo targeted a man with abuse, which they planned to share on social media. When officers arrived, the two attempted to flee but were swiftly detained, according to the Metropolitan Police.
Police and CPS Response
Detective Chief Superintendent Brittany Clarke, who oversees policing in the area, said: "These men thought nothing of travelling to Stamford Hill so they could generate social media likes from hateful so-called content. There is no place for antisemitic hate in this city and this case carries a clear warning for anyone tempted to commit hate crimes in pursuit of online notoriety. These men were arrested within minutes of the incidents being reported to us. They were then charged, remanded to court and convicted 48 hours after the original report."
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) confirmed the pair were convicted of a hate crime and sentenced accordingly.
Sentencing and Additional Requirements
In addition to the suspended sentences, Bedoui and Bousloub were ordered to complete 150 hours of unpaid work and 20 days of rehabilitation activity. They were also required to pay £85 in prosecution costs.
