Red crosses daubed on Jewish houses in Stamford Hill
Local police tell shocked residents 'it's likely that a local man who is well known to residents and suffers with mental ill health is responsible'
Police are investigating after red crosses were daubed on houses of Jewish residents in Stamford Hill.
In disturbing images shared by neighbourhood watch group Shomrim, the vandalism can be seen next to mezuzahs – parchment that adorns the entrance to Jewish homes.
Hackney Police responded to Shomrim on Twitter, saying: “Officers have spoken to the residents of these properties. We understand it’s likely that a local man who is well known to residents and suffers with mental ill health may be responsible.
“Local officers are aware and will ensure the matter is addressed appropriately.”
Shomrim, who called it a “hate crime” and “antisemitism”, claimed the perpetrator “appears to have used blood”.
It said the incident took place on Portland Avenue, N16 at 2am.
The group’s president, Rabbi Hershel Gluck, told Mail Online: ‘This attack bears similarities and invokes comparisons with actions by the KKK.”
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