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Authorities are currently investigating a violent assault on a young Jewish man visiting London from Israel. The 22-year-old victim, who has chosen not to be fully identified, reported being attacked and repeatedly kicked by a group of men in Golders Green during the early hours of Monday. He sustained injuries to his face, neck, and back as a result of the incident.
Describing the attack to the BBC, the victim said, “They kicked me like an animal and didn’t stop. They were shouting ‘Are you Jewish’? I was thinking they could kill me.” After the assault, he was taken to hospital for treatment and has since been discharged. The Metropolitan Police have classified the incident as an antisemitic hate crime, although no arrests have yet been made.
According to the victim, he was on a call with friends when approximately five men, believed to be speaking Arabic, verbally abused and then physically attacked him. The group tore at his clothing, leaving him with only one shoe as he tried to shield his face. The man suspects he was targeted because he spoke Hebrew and was visibly Jewish. This assault adds to a troubling pattern of attacks on Jewish individuals and locations in London, including recent stabbings in the same area.
The Metropolitan Police responded promptly after receiving reports shortly after 2:00 am. Investigations are ongoing as officers search for witnesses and gather further information. Reflecting on his experience, the victim expressed a shift in perception: “It felt far away for me and I was feeling safe. But now when it’s happened to me, I think something big needs to change in London, and in Europe.” Despite what happened, he confirmed his intention to return to London to visit friends and family. Community organizations, such as the Community Security Trust, have condemned the attack, emphasizing the heightened risks faced by Jewish communities. The police also highlighted the formation of a new Community Protection Team aimed at improving neighborhood safety and counterterrorism efforts
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