A Jewish boy was taken to a hospital following a “racially motivated assault” at a north London Tube station, a Jewish security charity has reported.
Three Jewish boys were threatened with a knife by six or seven suspects at around 8.30pm at Hampstead Underground Station on Bank Holiday Monday, the Shomrim neighbourhood watch said.
One of the boys was taken to hospital for observation and the charity has since appealed for information about the incident.
The British Transport Police confirmed it was called to reports of “racially aggravated assault and robbery” at Hampstead Station.
Shomrim added in a post on X that it was supporting the victims and encouraged anyone who has been a victim of antisemitic crime to get in touch.
Meanwhile, the British Transport Police told the Jewish Chronicle: “Officers were called to Hampstead Underground station at around 8.30pm yesterday (26 May) following reports of racially aggravated assault and robbery.
“Enquiries are ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 596 of 26 May. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
The Shomrim neighbourhood security service regularly reports on incidents of hate crime in London.
The group added in a post on X: “Shomrim NW London responded yesterday, 26th May at 8:30pm, to reports of a racially motivated assault and threats with a knife on three Jewish boys at Hampstead Underground Station.
“Suspects are believed to be a group of six or seven males. One of the victims was admitted to hospital for observation.
“Shomrim is appealing for any witnesses to the incident which took place or anyone with information to come forward. Please contact us on 0300 999 1234 quoting reference NW209 - 26 May 2025.
“Shomrim is supporting the victims and we encourage anyone who has been affected or who has experienced any form of antisemitism to get in touch. Shomrim specialises in reporting and supporting victims of antisemitic crime.”
