Israel-Gaza war: Hate crime soars in London during conflict

Oct 27, 2023 18:01



A protest to condemn the increase of antisemitic hate crimes in London on Wednesday

Antisemitic hate crime has continued to soar in London, with 408 offences recorded so far this month compared to 28 in the same period last year.

Islamophobic hate crime is also on the rise, up from 65 offences last October to 174 so far this month.

The Metropolitan Police says it has made 75 arrests linked to the Israel-Gaza conflict, and is investigating 10 potential breaches of terrorism laws.
A large pro-Palestinian protest is expected in London on Saturday.

BBC

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