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Police Hunt Suspect After Synagogues, School Defaced in Golders Green

Police are treating the spate as religiously motivated criminal damage following CCTV provided by Shomrim.

Overview

  • CCTV shows a man smearing a substance reported to be faeces on two synagogues and along a passage used by worshippers, with images circulated to aid identification.
  • The suspect appears to wear a hooded top and shorts with a close-cut beard, according to images reviewed by investigators.
  • Incidents were recorded over just over a week, including damage on Wednesday and Thursday nights and again early Sunday, with a private home also targeted.
  • A local Jewish school reported an early‑Monday attack, with one account describing urine, and the school implemented precautions to protect children.
  • Detective Superintendent Tony Bellis called the acts revolting and urged information from the public, with appeals active via police on 101 quoting 1071/03SEP and Shomrim on 0300 999 1234.