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.