Barry Rawlings made a statement today following the recent attacks on synagogues and a school

Hendon Town Hall and (inset) Barry Rawlings

The leader of Barnet Council has made a statement denounced “horrendous antisemitism” following a series of attacks on buildings in the borough.

Jewish News reported yesterday that police were investigating two attacks on synagogues in Golders Green over the past week, in which a man had smeared faeces on the walls and entrances – and also reported that the same individual had thrown a bucket of urine at a Jewish school.

In his statement issued today, Barry Rawlings said: “The horrendous antisemitic attacks on our synagogues and a school disgust us. We all stand united in our condemnation of such appalling acts. The perpetrator must be speedily brought to justice.”

He added: “There is no room for race hate or religiously motivated persecution in Barnet. Barnet Council works with the Metropolitan Police, local synagogues, CST, and Shomrim to fight antisemitism and make our streets safer for all members of our Jewish communities.

“If people have evidence that may help the police identify that perpetrator, then I urge them to share it directly with the Police and not risk jeopardising the investigation by sharing on social media. Hate has no place in Barnet.”

The Metropolitan Police said anyone with information about the attacks should get in contact via 101 quoting 1071/03SEP.

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