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London Crime Briefing
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.
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antisemitism
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Violent Crime · BarnetThree 14-year-old boys attacked on Mill Hill bus in antisemitic hate crime
Three 14-year-old schoolboys were attacked on a bus in Mill Hill on September 10. The Metropolitan Police are investigating the incident as an antisemitic hate crime and are seeking a white British man.
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Antisemitic Hate Crime Reports at Two-Year High in London
Antisemitic hate crime reports in London have reached a two-year peak, with the Metropolitan Police receiving three to four reports daily. Over the last 12 months, 1,379 antisemitic offences were recorded, marking a 25% rise compared to the previous year.
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Community Safety · BarnetFour admit Jewish ambulance arson; LFB shows terror response
Four men have pleaded guilty to destroying four Jewish community ambulances in Golders Green on 23 March. The attack caused £1m damage during a wave of antisemitic incidents. The London Fire Brigade has since demonstrated its response protocols for marauding terrorist attacks.
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Policing · BarnetBarnet councillor condemns ex-neo-Nazi advisor role
Barnet Green councillor Charli Thompson has strongly condemned Kemi Badenoch's decision to offer an advisory role to Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a former neo-Nazi with multiple antisemitism convictions. The move has sparked debate within the Conservative Party about rehabilitation and opportunity.
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Community Safety · LondonJewish school heads in Barnet spend 90% of time on security as antisemitic incidents rise
Headteachers in Barnet’s Jewish schools report spending up to 90% of their time on security, as antisemitic incidents in schools rise by 59% in 2026. Sir David Bell’s government-commissioned review reveals harassment of pupils on public transport and calls for mandatory teacher training.
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Violent Crime · Tower Hamlets102-year-old Jewish veteran Monty Goldstein speaks on rising antisemitism in London
Monty Goldstein, 102, a Jewish veteran who served in the Royal Artillery during WWII, has spoken about the rise in antisemitic hate crimes in London, including stabbings in Golders Green and an arson attack in Whitechapel. He questions why Jewish people face hostility despite his lifelong service to Britain.
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