Teen Caught Spraying Swastikas on London Synagogue
At 7.40pm on Saturday, October 30, police were called after a male was seen spraying swastikas on the walls of a synagogue in Belsize Square. Officers rushed to the scene and launched a hunt for the culprit.
Less than 20 minutes later, a 16-year-old boy was snapped nearby and arrested on suspicion of religiously aggravated criminal damage. He is now in custody.
More Hate Graffiti Found Across Local Area
Investigators have since uncovered additional swastikas daubed on walls in the surrounding streets. Police are probing whether the same individual is behind all the hate crimes.
Police Urge Witnesses to Speak Out
Detectives want anyone who saw the offences or has other info to call 101 with reference 6604/30OCT. Alternatively, you can anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
