Another shul smeared with faeces in third antisemitic attack in a week as suspect caught on CCTV

Faeces appears to have been smeared on the walls of a north London synagogue (Credit: X/BlondShelley)[Missing Credit]

Shomrim has gathered CCTV footage which shows a white male carrying out the attacks on two synagogues. In both incidents, the individual captured on CCTV wore a hooded jumper and shorts and had a close-cut beard.

The Jewish security charity said its volunteers had passed the footage onto the Metropolitan Police and had met senior members of the force’s investigation team.

A spokesperson for Shomrim said: “This is a deliberate and disgraceful antisemitic act targeting places of worship and members of our community.

"It is utterly disgusting, and those responsible must be caught and brought to justice.

“Nobody should have to face such hatred when going to pray or at their own home. Shomrim will continue to work closely with police to support the victims and to help ensure the perpetrators are found.”

No arrests have yet been made, but Detective Superintendent Tony Bellis, leading the investigation, said his team was “working at pace” to identify the suspect.

Bellis said: “This is a revolting and appalling act, and we are urging the public to help us locate those responsible as soon as possible. We are very aware of how distressing this must have been for those who use the synagogues.

“We will not tolerate this kind of behaviour. We are actively engaging with the local community and remain in discussion with community partners and key stakeholders to provide reassurance and support.”

Anyone with information is requested to call Shomrim control room on 0300 999 1234, quoting reference 1071/03SEP.

Those who wish to make an anonymous report can contact CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.