(Sept. 14, 2026 / JNS) The Metropolitan Police are investigating an incident in which a man allegedly assaulted three Jewish teens on a bus in north London, classifying it as an antisemitic hate crime. The incident occurred on Sept. 10, around 8:15 a.m., near Sanders Lane in Mill Hill, the day before Rosh Hashanah.
According to the police, the three 14-year-old boys reported that two of them were physically assaulted, while all three experienced hate speech. Officers from the Met’s Community Protection Team have spoken with the boys and are currently reviewing security footage as part of their ongoing investigation. Details regarding the specific language used or the events leading up to the assaults have not been disclosed.
Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams, who oversees policing in the area, indicated that the suspect is believed to be a white British man. He emphasized that the Metropolitan Police will not tolerate antisemitism and will respond decisively to any offenses.
“Urgent enquiries are ongoing to trace and identify the suspect linked to this incident,” Williams stated. The police have increased patrols in the area in anticipation of the Jewish High Holidays, aiming to ensure that Jewish communities can celebrate without fear of antisemitism.
Williams noted, “During this important period of peace, we have increased our patrols in order to provide reassurance, deter those who seek to cause harm and help ensure people can come together with confidence.”
The Community Security Trust, which supports the British Jewish community and monitors antisemitism, is collaborating with the school and police following the attacks. A spokesperson for the organization described the incident as appalling and confirmed their commitment to providing support and reassurance.
The Board of Deputies of British Jews, representing the Jewish community since 1760, condemned the incident, stating, “It is deeply disturbing that three schoolboys were targeted and assaulted simply because they are Jewish.” They called for the investigation and urged anyone with information to come forward, emphasizing that Jewish children should be able to go about their daily lives without fear of being targeted for their identity.