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Met Police Probe Suspected Antisemitic Car Attack Near Hasmonean High School

The case is part of a wider counter-terror inquiry into recent attacks on Jewish targets.

Overview

  • Students near Hasmonean High School reported a black saloon mounting the pavement and driving toward them on April 20 at about 3.40pm.
  • The Metropolitan Police are treating the report as a suspected antisemitic attack and have appealed for witnesses and dash-cam footage.
  • The Community Security Trust confirmed the incident was reported to its team and is working with police on the case.
  • The Met has created a 100-officer Community Protection Team to increase visible security around Jewish neighborhoods and institutions.
  • Police figures show antisemitic offences rose to 140 in April across London, with Barnet the hotspot that includes Hendon and Golders Green.