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Shafiq Rahman, 48, charged over assault on Jewish man in Slough

Rahman has been remanded to appear at Reading Magistrates’ Court

April 23, 2026 15:11
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Thames Valley Police have charged a 48-year-old man from Slough with assaulting an Orthodox Jewish man.

Shafiq Rahman, aged 48, of Lismore Park, Slough, is charged with racially aggravated common assault, racially aggravated provocation and criminal damage.

Following his initial arrest, investigating officer Detective Inspector Terry Dixon, of the Berkshire East Priority Crime Team, said: “We know this incident will cause a great deal of concern within our Jewish communities, I would like to reassure you that we are progressing this investigation as a priority.

“We urge anyone who was in the area at the time and saw what happened to please get in touch with us if you haven’t already."

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