Five teenagers have been arrested over the alleged kidnap of a Jewish man in north London.
Hackney Police said on Tuesday that three 17-year-olds, one aged 15 and one aged 18 had been taken into custody.
Footage was posted online of the victim walking along Moundfield Road in Stamford Hill when two suspects jumped out of a car.
One told him to get into the boot of their vehicle.
The Jewish man, who was on his phone, backed away from them. One then appeared to jump towards him in a threatening manner.
Only when the victim threatened to call the police, do they get back in their car and drive away.
Five teenagers, three aged 17, one 15 and one 18-years-old have been arrested and taken into custody in connection with a reported attempted kidnap in Stamford Hill.
— Hackney Police (@MPSHackney) April 29, 2024
Officers in Hackney are investigating the incident which happened on Friday in Moundfield Road, N16.
The incident, which is being treated as a possible antisemitic hate crime, took place at just before 5.30pm on Friday.
The men drove away from the scene without their intended victim.
The Metropolitan Police are appealing for help to identify the suspects.
A report was made to the Met who are working with Shomrim - a neighbourhood watch group for the Orthodox Jewish community - after it launched its own appeal.
A police statement said: “At around 5.24pm on Friday, April 26, the victim – a Jewish male – was walking on Moundfield Road, N16 when a car pulled up beside him and two males got out of the vehicle.
“The victim was approached by one of the males and allegedly told the victim to get into the boot of the car, shortly before driving off.
“The incident was reported to the police and an investigation was launched by officers based in Hackney.
“We are aware of a video being shared online and this will form part of our enquiries. We are in contact with the Shomrim and our enquiries are ongoing. No arrest have been made at this time.”
