London police are investigating an incident where three 14-year-old Jewish boys were physically assaulted and subjected to hate speech on a bus in north London, classifying it as an antisemitic hate crime. Urgent inquiries are ongoing to identify and trace the suspect.
On September 10, 2026, the day before Rosh Hashanah, three 14-year-old Jewish boys were allegedly assaulted and targeted with hate speech on a bus near Sanders Lane in Mill Hill, north London, around 8:15 a.m. The Metropolitan Police's Community Protection Team is investigating the incident as an antisemitic hate crime, reviewing security footage, and actively seeking a suspect believed to be a white British man. Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams stated that the Met will not tolerate antisemitism and has increased patrols ahead of the Jewish High Holidays to ensure community safety. Both the Community Security Trust and the Board of Deputies of British Jews have condemned the 'appalling incident,' expressing deep disturbance that children were targeted due to their Jewish identity and are working with the school and police to provide support and reassurance.
