Police are investigating an incident in which a car was driven towards three 14-year-old Jewish school children in north London. The alleged 'religiously aggravated assault' is believed to have taken place at around 9am on Wednesday near the Jewish school in Finchley Road, Hampstead. According to eyewitnesses, the car was driven at the boys, but fortunately, no one was injured. The Metropolitan Police are treating the incident as a hate crime and have launched an investigation into the incident. The police are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist with their investigation. The incident has sparked concern among local residents and Jewish community leaders. The community is calling for increased security measures to protect Jewish pupils. The Met Police are reviewing CCTV footage and conducting door-to-door inquiries to identify the perpetrator. The incident comes amid rising concerns about antisemitism in the UK. The Community Security Trust reported a 27% increase in antisemitic incidents in 2022. The organisation has called for greater action to tackle the problem. The Jewish community in London has expressed shock and concern at the incident. The Board of Deputies of British Jews has condemned the incident and urged the government to take action to address the growing problem of antisemitism. The police are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist with their investigation.
Car driven at Jewish schoolboys in north London 'religiously aggravated assault'
UKPulse News DeskPolice are investigating after a car was driven towards three 14-year-old Jewish school children in north London. The incident has been reported as a 'religiously aggravated assault'.
- Police investigating 'religiously aggravated assault' after car driven at Jewish schoolboys
- Incident occurred in north London
- Three 14-year-old boys reportedly targeted
Why this matters: The incident highlights the growing concerns about antisemitism in the UK and the need for increased security measures to protect Jewish pupils.
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