“Shomrim will continue to assist and support the victims. There have been many antisemitic incidents in Stamford Hill recently, and it just seems to be getting worse."
The comments from Shomrim come after figures from the Community Security Trust last month showed that Jew-hate incidents in the UK have risen to the highest level ever recorded, with 767 in the first six months of the year. This is 30 per cent higher than the same period in 2016, where 589 incidents were logged.
The Metropolitan Police said: "The suspect is described as a male in his early twenties, with a slim build and wearing a black t-shirt, black trousers and a black cross body bag.
"Officers would like to hear from anyone who might have witnessed this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact 111 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. You can also tweet information to police @MetCC."
Marie van der Zyl, vice president of the Board of Deputies, said: “This was a cowardly and disgusting attack on a group of young girls. This low life should be prosecuted and feel the full force of the law.”
