Excrement was reportedly smeared on the entrance and walls of an Orthodox synagogue in north London on Wednesday, 3 September.
Images posted to social media appeared to show faeces across at least two of the building’s outside walls and over the entrance buzzer.
Guards reportedly discovered the damage that morning and alerted the Community Security Trust (CST) and the police. Officers from the Metropolitan Police attended the scene, and CST confirmed it is working closely with the synagogue. The alleged incident was first reported by The Jewish Chronicle.
The Leader of Barnet Council, Cllr Barry Rawlings, condemned the attack, saying: “The horrendous antisemitic attacks on our synagogues and a school disgust us. We all stand united in our condemnation of such appalling acts. The perpetrator must be speedily brought to justice.
“There is no room for race hate or religiously motivated persecution in Barnet. Barnet Council works with the Metropolitan Police, local synagogues, CST, and Shomrim to fight antisemitism and make our streets safer for all members of our Jewish communities. If people have evidence that may help the Police identify that perpetrator, then I urge them to share it directly with the Police and not risk jeopardising the investigation by sharing on social media. Hate has no place in Barnet.”
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “Officers are investigating an alleged incident of religiously aggravated criminal damage at a synagogue in Golders Green, Barnet. No arrests have been made at this stage.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Met on 101, quoting reference 1071/03SEP, or to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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