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BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Investigation into racially aggravated attack on teenage boy
A teenage boy has been injured in an racially aggravated assault at a London Underground station, police have Transport Police (BTP) were called to Hampstead Tube station on Monday evening, following a report of an assault and victim was taken to hospital with minor injuries and was discharged later, BTP force has confirmed it is investigating the incident as racially motivated and has appealed for information. A Jewish security charity, Shomrim neighbourhood watch, posted on social media the day after the incident that "three Jewish boys were threatened with a knife by six or seven suspects".Community Security Trust (CST), a charity with the remit of "protecting British Jews from terrorism and antisemitism", said in a statement: "We are aware of the appalling racist assault on a group of Jewish boys that took place at Hampstead Station on 26 May."CST is in contact with one of the victims' families and is providing them with support. "CST is also in contact with the British Transport Police and Transport for London as the investigation continues."We urge anyone who witnessed the incident or has any relevant information to contact the police or CST as soon as possible."
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Police tell British Jews ‘be vigilant' after DC anti-Semitic attack
Scotland Yard has urged London's Jewish community to remain vigilant in the aftermath of the killing of two Israeli embassy staff in Washington DC. The Metropolitan Police warned Jewish Londoners of the 'ever-present need' to be on their guard following the attack, carried out near the US capital's Jewish museum by a man who shouted 'free Palestine'. A Met Police spokesman said: 'We understand why the awful attack on the Jewish community in Washington DC on Wednesday evening will undoubtedly have increased concerns among Jewish Londoners. 'It comes at a time when many are already increasingly worried about their safety. 'There is nothing to indicate that events in Washington have specifically increased the risk or threat here in London, but they are a reminder of the ever-present need to be vigilant. Our message to Jewish Londoners remains the same – please be alert, but do not be alarmed. 'If you see something that doesn't feel right, trust your instincts and report it.' The spokesman added: 'Since Oct 7 2023 we have seen a concerning increase in anti-Semitic hate crime, as well as the ever-present threat from extremism or terrorism. 'Officers have been working closely with community members and key partners, including the Community Security Trust, to provide advice, reassurance and a visible presence particularly in those areas with larger Jewish populations or in the vicinity of relevant venues. That work continues.' The Community Security Trust (CST), which works to protect Jews from terrorism and anti-Semitism, has also urged British Jews to continue taking basic security measures to safeguard premises and individuals. In a statement the CST said: 'CST condemns the terrorist murder of two Israeli embassy staff outside the Jewish Museum in Washington DC. Our thoughts are with their family and colleagues at this awful time. 'This kind of terrorism is a global threat to all Jewish communities that has risen significantly since Oct 7, and it is the reason why there is so much security across the Jewish community in the UK. 'CST will continue working tirelessly with the police, government and other partners to enable a safe, proud Jewish way of life in this country.' The CST issues regular security advice to Jewish community, including to keep gates and doors closed or guarded; to be alert for suspicious people and activities, including parked cars and unattended items and to avoid congregating outside communal buildings and events. They also warned about 'tailgating' – when people follow close behind someone to gain access to a building when gates or doors are opened. Its security measures are understood to have increased significantly following Israel's response to the Oct 7 attacks and have remained at a very high level ever since. The Washington victims, a young couple planning their engagement, had left a reception for diplomats near the city's Jewish museum on Wednesday night when a stranger armed with a handgun approached them and opened fire. The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez, fled into the museum and was detained by security staff as witnesses rushed to help the victims. As he was detained by officers he was heard shouting 'free, free Palestine'. Israel named one of the victims as Yaron Lischinsky, 28, who worked in the embassy's political department. The second was named as Sarah Milgrim, a Jewish American embassy employee. The latest UK warnings followed a paint attack on a mainly Jewish office block in north Manchester on May 15. Rico House, in Prestwich – which is owned by a Jewish company and leases offices to businesses that include a jeweller and a property management firm – was targeted by the protest group Palestine Action. Red paint was thrown across the building's front, windows, and entrance and 'Happy Nakba Day' – signifying the displacement of Palestinians when the state of Israel was created in 1948 – was graffitied on an outside wall. In April, a man was arrested after allegedly attempting to break into the Israeli embassy in west London with a knife. CST recorded 3,528 anti-Semitic incidents in the UK last year, the second-highest annual total ever reported to it, after a peak the previous year. Rhetoric related to the ongoing Middle East conflict featured in 1,844 (52 per cent) of anti-Semitic incidents reported to CST in 2024. In at least 355 of the incidents the phrase 'Free Palestine' was said to have been used in an anti-Semitic way, by being targeted 'at Jewish people or institutions in a hostile manner simply because they were Jewish'.
Telegraph
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Telegraph
Police tell British Jews ‘be vigilant' after DC anti-Semitic attack
Scotland Yard has urged London's Jewish community to remain vigilant in the aftermath of the killing of two Israeli embassy staff in Washington DC. The Metropolitan Police warned Jewish Londoners of the 'ever-present need' to be on their guard following the attack, carried out near the US capital's Jewish museum by a man who shouted 'free Palestine'. A Met Police spokesman said: 'We understand why the awful attack on the Jewish community in Washington DC on Wednesday evening will undoubtedly have increased concerns among Jewish Londoners. 'It comes at a time when many are already increasingly worried about their safety. 'There is nothing to indicate that events in Washington have specifically increased the risk or threat here in London, but they are a reminder of the ever-present need to be vigilant. Our message to Jewish Londoners remains the same – please be alert, but do not be alarmed. 'If you see something that doesn't feel right, trust your instincts and report it.' The spokesman added: 'Since Oct 7 2023 we have seen a concerning increase in anti-Semitic hate crime, as well as the ever-present threat from extremism or terrorism. 'Officers have been working closely with community members and key partners, including the Community Security Trust, to provide advice, reassurance and a visible presence particularly in those areas with larger Jewish populations or in the vicinity of relevant venues. That work continues.' The Community Security Trust (CST), which works to protect Jews from terrorism and anti-Semitism, has also urged British Jews to continue taking basic security measures to safeguard premises and individuals. In a statement the CST said: 'CST condemns the terrorist murder of two Israeli embassy staff outside the Jewish Museum in Washington DC. Our thoughts are with their family and colleagues at this awful time. 'This kind of terrorism is a global threat to all Jewish communities that has risen significantly since Oct 7, and it is the reason why there is so much security across the Jewish community in the UK. 'CST will continue working tirelessly with the police, government and other partners to enable a safe, proud Jewish way of life in this country.' The CST issues regular security advice to Jewish community, including to keep gates and doors closed or guarded; to be alert for suspicious people and activities, including parked cars and unattended items and to avoid congregating outside communal buildings and events. They also warned about 'tailgating' – when people follow close behind someone to gain access to a building when gates or doors are opened. Its security measures are understood to have increased significantly following Israel's response to the Oct 7 attacks and have remained at a very high level ever since. The Washington victims, a young couple planning their engagement, had left a reception for diplomats near the city's Jewish museum on Wednesday night when a stranger armed with a handgun approached them and opened fire. The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez, fled into the museum and was detained by security staff as witnesses rushed to help the victims. As he was detained by officers he was heard shouting 'free, free Palestine'. Israel named one of the victims as Yaron Lischinsky, 28, who worked in the embassy's political department. The second was named as Sarah Milgrim, a Jewish American embassy employee. Rising anti-Semitic crime The latest UK warnings followed a paint attack on a mainly Jewish office block in north Manchester on May 15. Rico House, in Prestwich – which is owned by a Jewish company and leases offices to businesses that include a jeweller and a property management firm – was targeted by the protest group Palestine Action. Red paint was thrown across the building's front, windows, and entrance and 'Happy Nakba Day' – signifying the displacement of Palestinians when the state of Israel was created in 1948 – was graffitied on an outside wall. In April, a man was arrested after allegedly attempting to break into the Israeli embassy in west London with a knife. CST recorded 3,528 anti-Semitic incidents in the UK last year, the second-highest annual total ever reported to it, after a peak the previous year. Rhetoric related to the ongoing Middle East conflict featured in 1,844 (52 per cent) of nti-Semitic incidents reported to CST in 2024. In at least 355 of the incidents the phrase 'Free Palestine' was said to have been used in an anti-Semitic way, by being targeted 'at Jewish people or institutions in a hostile manner simply because they were Jewish'.
Straits Times
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
UK prosecutors say knifeman who tried to enter Israeli embassy carried 'martyrdom note'
LONDON - A man armed with two knives who tried to enter the grounds of Israel's London embassy was carrying a "martyrdom note" and told police he wanted to send a message to end the war in Gaza, prosecutors said after charging him with a terrorism offence. Abdullah Sabah Albadri, 33, appeared in the dock at London's Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, having been charged with preparation of a terrorist act and two counts of possession of a bladed article. He is accused of having attempted to gain unauthorised access to the grounds of the embassy in West London on Monday evening. Prosecutor Kristel Pous said Albadri had been seen by police trying to scale a wall outside the embassy on April 28. Albadri was carrying what Pous described as a martyrdom note, without giving further details. She said Albadri had told police officers he wanted to "do something to send a message to the Israeli government to stop the war" in Gaza. Judge Tan Ikram remanded Albadri in custody ahead of a hearing on May 7, to give prosecutors the chance to get the Attorney General's consent to proceed with the terrorism charge. "We remain in close contact with those based at the Embassy of Israel and we appreciate that these charges will be concerning to them," Commander Dominic Murphy, head of London police's Counter Terrorism Command, said in an earlier statement. "I would like to reassure the public, however, that from our enquiries so far, we are not seeking anyone else in connection with this matter and we do not believe there is any wider threat to the public." The Israeli embassy said in a statement that British security forces had prevented "an attempted terror attack" from a man armed with a knife, and no staff or visitors had been injured. "We thank the British security forces for their immediate response and ongoing efforts to secure the embassy," the statement posted on X said. "The embassy of Israel will not be deterred by any terror threat and will continue to represent Israel with pride in the UK." The Community Security Trust, which provides safety advice to Britain's Jewish communities, said it was speaking to police but was not aware of any related threats. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
AsiaOne
30-04-2025
- Politics
- AsiaOne
Man charged with terrorism offence after arrest at London's Israeli embassy, World News
LONDON — British police said on Wednesday (April 30) they had charged a man with terrorism offences and possession of a bladed weapon after he was arrested on suspicion of trying to get into the Israeli embassy in London. Police said a man was detained by officers attempting to gain unauthorised access to the grounds of the embassy in west London on Monday evening and arrested him on suspicion of a public order offence, trespassing on a designated site and possession of an offencive weapon. On Wednesday, detectives said Abdullah Sabah Albadri, 33, had been charged with preparation of a terrorist act and two counts of possession of a bladed article. "We remain in close contact with those based at the Embassy of Israel and we appreciate that these charges will be concerning to them," said Commander Dominic Murphy, head of London police's Counter Terrorism Command. "I would like to reassure the public, however, that from our enquiries so far, we are not seeking anyone else in connection with this matter and we do not believe there is any wider threat to the public." Albadri is due to appear at London's Westminster Magistrates' Court later on Wednesday. The Israeli embassy said in a statement that British security forces had prevented "an attempted terror attack" from a man armed with a knife, and no staff or visitors had been injured. "We thank the British security forces for their immediate response and ongoing efforts to secure the embassy," the statement posted on X said. "The embassy of Israel will not be deterred by any terror threat and will continue to represent Israel with pride in the UK." The Community Security Trust, the organisation which provides safety advice to Britain's Jewish communities, said it was speaking to police but was not aware of any related threats. [[nid:715306]]
