However, Alexander Gluck, one of the men approached by Okafor, told the court how the defendant had told him “we are the real Jews”, and said: “I’ll wipe you out”.
Chair of the bench Danni Tate found Okafor guilty of all four counts, saying that the comments were “racially aggravated and specifically targeted members of the Jewish community."
Rabbi Herschel Gluck, president of Stamford Hill Shomrim, said that the organisation had “been there for the victims since this antisemitic hate crime was committed… [and] provided support for the victims during this very traumatic period.
“Those who commit antisemitic abuse should be aware that we live in a civilised society where this type of behaviour will not be tolerated.
“Those that commit hate crimes will be brought to justice and sentenced accordingly for their crimes. We hope that this case sends out a clear message that will help deter further acts of this kind."
Sentencing is due to take place on Friday at Thames Magistrates’ Court.
