Anti-Semitic hate crimes overtake Islamophobic incidents in London
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Anti-Semitic hate crimes overtake Islamophobic incidents in London

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A spokesman added: “Over the past year, most of this protest activity has continued to take place peacefully and without issue, but where we have seen incidents of criminality occur, officers have been on hand to respond swiftly and gather evidence to support prosecutions. “This includes arrests at assemblies, processions, direct action and post-event protest arrest, when someone has been identified through enquiries and investigations.” ‘Further escalation possible’ Chief Constable Chris Noble, NPCC lead for policing protests, said: “We recognise that events in the Middle East continue to evolve, that a further escalation in conflict is possible, and that this will raise concerns further in our communities at home, particularly those who have friends and family in the region.” Five boroughs The majority of hate reported took place in just five London boroughs: Barnet, Hackney, Camden, Haringey and Westminster. Sir Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister, has pledged to fight the “resurgence of anti-Semitism”. At a Holocaust Education Trust appeal dinner last month, Sir Keir said his Government would not “shy away from this”, adding: “We will not be silent.

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