Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Judge Suspends 25-Week Term for Reubens Café Antisemitic Attacker, Orders Alcohol Tag

The court cited her sole caring responsibilities, focusing on rehabilitation through monitoring and alcohol abstinence.

Overview

  • Mary Clarke pleaded guilty to racially aggravated harassment, criminal damage and common assault over a July attack on Jewish diners at Reubens Café in London’s West End.
  • Westminster magistrates’ court imposed a 25-week prison sentence suspended for 12 months with probation supervision.
  • Clarke must complete an alcohol‑abstinence program with electronic alcohol monitoring as part of her sentence.
  • The judge said the offences were racially aggravated and warranted custody but suspended the term because she is the sole carer for her four‑year‑old child.
  • Compensation was ordered at £100 to each assault victim and £43.50 to the café; parts of the incident were filmed, and the Community Security Trust supported affected families.