Overview
- A Jewish man identified as Moshe said he was abused with antisemitic slurs, threatened, and assaulted while doing building work on Elliman Avenue in Slough, and he recorded the encounter on his phone.
- Thames Valley Police said they arrested a 48-year-old man from Slough on suspicion of racially or religiously aggravated assault and public order offences and urged witnesses to come forward.
- Investigating officer Detective Inspector Terry Dixon said the inquiry is a priority for the Berkshire East team and told residents that hate crimes will not be tolerated.
- Footage shared with the BBC captures a man threatening to break Moshe’s jaw, trying to knock his phone away, and using phrases such as “dirty Jew” and “baby killer,” which Moshe said left him fearing for his life.
- The Community Security Trust and Shomrim condemned the attack and offered support, and the arrest is being reported alongside other recent cases in London, including an alleged arson at Kenton United Synagogue, as the Chief Rabbi pressed the Prime Minister for tougher action.