- Saturday, April 20, 2024
By: Sattwik Biswal
MAYOR Sadiq Khan said more police will be deployed in the streets of Jewish dominated areas in London, after four people were arrested for allegedly shouting anti-Semitic abuse and threats during a pro-Palestinian protest.
“There are a number of things we are doing to reassure Londoners, particularly those from Jewish communities,” Khan told ITV, as he announced an “increased police presence”.
Officers investigating a video circulating on social media, which appeared to show anti-Semitic abuse being shouted from a car in north London on Sunday (16), made four arrests.
The car was travelling in a convoy of vehicles decorated with Palestinian flags, one of several protests held across Britain over the weekend in response to the worst violence in years between Israel and Palestinian militants.
The men were detained on suspicion of racially aggravated public order offences.
“This behaviour was utterly shocking and will not be tolerated,” said superintendent Jo Edwards.
“I understand that this would have caused considerable concern within the community.”
Prime minister Boris Johnson said there was “no place” for anti-Semitism in Britain, leading widespread condemnation of the protest.
“Whenever there is tension in the Middle East and violence it can spill over into our city,” said Khan.
