Man arrested for throwing eggs at Jewish worshippers outside Edgware synagogues
Suspect was seen driving around Hale Lane area on 12 and 18 March
A man has been arrested in connection to a number of incidents where eggs were thrown at Jewish worshippers outside synagogues in north west London.
According to reports, the attacks took place on the last two Saturdays – 12 March and 18 March 18.
Police said the suspect was seen driving a car was around the Hale Lane. The 20-year-old man who was arrested has been bailed pending further enquiries.
In a tweet, the Community Security Trust (CST) said: “We have received multiple reports of eggs thrown at Jewish people in Edgware over the last two weekends.”
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
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.”
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