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Britain
Gang on rampage in Golders Green
2009-01-03
A gang of pro-Palestinian demonstrators rampaged through the heart of the Jewish community on Wednesday evening, attacking businesses and assaulting a motorist.

Police and the CST have increased patrols and security following the incidents in Golders Green, North-West London, amid concerns of further trouble during Shabbat.

The group of around 15 men had been demonstrating in support of Palestinians in Gaza but then made their way along Golders Green Road, attacking the man as he got into his car. They attempted to gain access to a number of kosher restaurants and Jewish businesses, and
At one point entered Solly's restaurant, but were thrown out by staff and diners. Despite officers arriving in the area quickly, the gang was able to escape on the Tube.
at one point entered Solly's restaurant, but were thrown out by staff and diners. Despite officers arriving in the area quickly, the gang was able to escape on the Tube.

Acting Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Tucker, acting borough commander of Barnet police, said: "We were aware that the activity in Gaza was going to have an impact on antisemitism because of our very large Jewish population in Barnet. We have liaised with the CST in advance to make sure our response is joined up.

"We will not tolerate any incidents of antisemitism and will investigate any allegations robustly. People have a legitimate right to demonstrate but that cannot be a front for antisemitism or any other type of crime."

A CST spokesman said: "The gang-related incident in Golders Green is extremely troubling."
A CST spokesman said: "The gang-related incident in Golders Green is extremely troubling. The idea that events in the Middle East can trigger this kind of rampage is something that the community, police and politicians need to now consider with the utmost urgency. The incidents that have occurred this week are very serious and reflect exactly why we have such a large scale security operation already in place."

He said urgent talks were taking place with police to ensure a visible police presence around synagogues and other Jewish community sites.

Earlier this week, the slogans "Jihad for Israel" and "Jihad the only solution for Palestine" were daubed on buildings.
Earlier this week, the slogans "Jihad for Israel" and "Jihad the only solution for Palestine" were daubed on buildings in Stamford Hill, Golders Green and Manchester, and outside the main entrance of Finchley Synagogue. Abusive messages were also left on the switchboard of the Board of Deputies.
Posted by:Fred

#10  I detect a marketing opportunity for kosher pepper spray.
Posted by: Super Hose   2009-01-03 15:11  

#9  Is it just me, or does it seem that the average British cop is good for shit?
Posted by: tu3031   2009-01-03 14:27  

#8  January 20th in D.C. should be very interesting.
Posted by: Besoeker   2009-01-03 13:53  

#7  We may not take this too seriously, because it's Londonistan, but the group of around 300 towel heads in Ft. Lauderdale deliberately headed across a street toward a pro-Israel group of about 50. Police stopped them. Think they wanted to just congratulate the Israeli supporters on how polite they were conducing themselves? We are soon going to have trouble here too. It does flush them out exposing just how many of these dogs have sneaked in here. Troubling. Very troubling.
Posted by: Woozle Elmeter 2700   2009-01-03 13:30  

#6  It's England, Anonymoose. Self-defence would unfairly impinge on the human rights of the attackers.
Posted by: trailing wife   2009-01-03 13:24  

#5  Unfortunately for them this is the UK and not the US. That would happen once in my neighborhood.
Posted by: anymouse   2009-01-03 13:15  

#4  More important is what are the Jews going to do. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that if these demonstrators had weapons, there would have been a lot of dead Jews. Fair warning. Next time, the Jews had better be armed.
Posted by: Anonymoose   2009-01-03 12:49  

#3  They made their getaway on the tube? Asian hordes, after raiding and pillaging, ride triumphantly off on the train. Doesn't have a catchy ring to it. Why aren't the police going around and collecting up all these neer-do-wells. The Brits have cameras everywhere. Did they run out of film or something?
Posted by: Richard of Oregon   2009-01-03 11:53  

#2  Obvious Greenflag Op by the Masooooooooooood.
Posted by: .5MT   2009-01-03 11:39  

#1  What is old is new again.

Time to put more racist pigs down.
Posted by: DarthVader   2009-01-03 09:27  

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