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A troubling incident in Barnet, north-west London, has prompted an investigation by the Metropolitan Police as a religiously aggravated assault. On April 20, at approximately 3:40 PM, a car reportedly drove towards a group of three Jewish schoolboys, aged 14, who were standing on the pavement. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, as the boys managed to move out of harm’s way. The event has raised significant concern within the local community, particularly among families with children attending nearby schools.
Incident Details
Witness accounts describe a car mounting the kerb where the boys were waiting. The father of one of the boys shared details of the incident, stating that numerous children wearing kippot (skullcaps) were present at the time. He expressed his relief that his son was unharmed but noted that the experience left him “shaken, but with it.” The father remarked, “He was waiting at the lights and saw these kids and saw an opportunity,” indicating the deliberate nature of the act.
Following the incident, the headteacher of Hasmonean High School for Boys reached out to parents, urging them to remain vigilant and report any information related to the police’s appeal for witnesses. As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with this alarming event.
Police Response and Community Safety Measures
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police confirmed that investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident, and they are treating it as a religiously aggravated assault. The
