London man arrested after multiple egg attacks on Jews outside synagogues

A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection to a number of antisemitic incidents where eggs were thrown at Jewish worshippers outside synagogues in northwest London.

Police say the suspect carried out his attacks on the 12th and 18th of March and was arrested at the end of last month.

After the second attack, the Community Security Trust (CST) appealed for witnesses to come forward.

We have received multiple reports of eggs thrown at Jewish people in Edgware over the last two weekends. If this has happened to you, or if you have witnessed it or have any information to help, please report to Police on 101 & CST on 0800 032 3263.

— CST (@CST_UK) March 20, 2022

The CST said in a Tweet: “We have received multiple reports of eggs thrown at Jewish people in Edgware over the last two weekends.”

A police spokesman said: “A number of people have already come forward to provide statements and footage of the incidents, but police are keen to hear from anyone else who can assist their investigation.”

The suspect is was arrested and is currently out on bail pending further investigation.

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