London Police is investigating an incident that took place Wednesday at around 7:45 PM, when three Jewish shoppers were subjected to anti-Semitic abuse in Tottenham Hale in north London by three white men in a white pickup truck.
The three men shouted “Hitler is on the way to you, Heil Hitler, Heil Hitler, Heil Hitler,” and threw small gas refill canisters at the Jewish shoppers, two men and a woman.
Shomrim, the Jewish neighborhood watch patrol, was alerted by the victims and is providing support. None of the victims were injured, but they were badly shaken by the experience.
Jonathan Sacerdoti, Director of Communications at the Campaign Against Anti-Semitism, said in a statement, “This disturbing incident is a reminder of the abuse that many Jewish people experience all too often. It is vital that victims report all anti-Semitic attacks or incidents whenever they happen, and that the police take every report seriously, investigating and charging those responsible wherever possible.”
Shomrim volunteer Michael Blayer said, “This behavior is appalling, the victims were innocent shoppers at the Tottenham Hale Retail Park, and they were targeted because they were visibly Jewish. The verbal abuse was disgusting, and small objects were thrown towards the victims, making them fear for their immediate safety. Shomrim are supporting the victims. The incident has been reported to the Metropolitan Police, I have absolute confidence in our local police that this will be thoroughly investigated. I encourage anyone who witnessed this incident or who may have experienced a similar incident to report it.”