The Metropolitan Police have arrested more than 20 people on suspicion of antisemitic hate crimes, as part of a specialist operation.
The force has also confirmed it has increased its resources dedicated to investigating hate crime.
It means cases can be prioritised so as to be investigated as soon as possible, and the force has put more officers on patrol across London.
The Met’s operation is focused on protecting key locations, detecting suspicious activity and disrupting those intent on causing communities harm.
Police are also meeting regularly with community leaders to share intelligence and act swiftly on any concerns, following last month’s arson attack in Golders Green.
Commander Andy Featherstone, who is leading the operation, said: “Hate crime, of any kind, has no place in our communities and we take all reports incredibly seriously. We have significantly improved how we deal with these offences and are solving twice as many hate crimes compared to last year.”
The Met solved 1,525 hate crimes between October 2025 and February 2026, compared to 764 in the same period a year ago.
Cdr Featherstone added: “However, we know some people are reluctant to come forward, and I hope this provides reassurance to communities that their reports will be treated with the seriousness they deserve.
“We are determined that London remains a safe and inclusive city for all, and this operation is part of our continued effort to achieve that aim.”
Among those charged was Jean Charles Tavius, 26, who was charged with 11 counts of racially or religiously aggravated threatening behaviour, criminal damage and racially or religiously aggravated criminal damage.
Tavius was arrested on March 24 following an investigation after officers were called to reports of a man shouting antisemitic abuse and throwing a rock at the window of a moving car, and will appear at Stratford Magistrates' Court on May 6.
Munir Saleh, 29, was charged with six counts of racially or religiously aggravated threatening behaviour, assault by beating and common assault.
Saleh was arrested on April 5 following an investigation after officers were called to reports of a man shouting antisemitic abuse and spitting at people, and will appear at Stratford Magistrates' Court on May 7.
A spokesperson for Community Security Trust (CST), a charity that protects British Jews from terrorism and antisemitism, told Jewish News: “Antisemitic hate crimes are far too common and the news of these charges is very welcome.
“We hope that the police continue to focus their efforts on identifying and arresting antisemitic hate crime suspects as a way to build Jewish community confidence and safety.”
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