A 22-year-old Jewish man was allegedly assaulted by five masked individuals in Golders Green, north London, after they overheard him speaking Hebrew on his phone. The attack occurred at approximately 2am on Monday, 18 May, outside his apartment, leaving him with injuries to his neck, back, and face.
Police Response
The Metropolitan Police are treating the incident as an antisemitic hate crime. Officers arrived at the scene within six minutes of receiving the emergency call. Despite a swift response, no arrests have been made thus far, and investigations remain ongoing.
Witness Accounts and Community Reaction
The Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA) reported that the assailants shouted abuse in Arabic during the attack. The organisation has called for urgent measures to address the escalating violence targeting Jewish individuals. Golders Green is home to a prominent Jewish community, and this incident has heightened concerns about safety in the area.
Authorities are appealing for any witnesses or individuals with information to come forward to assist with the investigation. The victim is receiving support, and community leaders have condemned the attack, urging unity against hate.
