Stamford Hill, London – An arrest has been made after a Jewish home in Stamford Hill was reportedly vandalised and threats were allegedly made against the family.
The home’s mezuzah, a decorative case containing a Jewish prayer that is traditionally fixed to the doorpost of a Jewish home, was reportedly stolen, the carpet was said to have been doused in water and ketchup was allegedly thrown against the front door.
There are also allegations that death threats were made against the family.
The family, who is said to be feeling scared, includes four children, the youngest of whom is three years old, and a mother who is 38 weeks pregnant.
The alleged incident was reported by Stamford Hill Shomrim, the Jewish volunteer neighbourhood watch patrol.
🚨Threats to Kill: Victim's family suffers harassment from neighbour.
— Shomrim (Stamford Hill) (@Shomrim) April 21, 2023
Incidents:
1️⃣ Mezuzah stolen from doorpost.
2️⃣ Ketchup on door; threats to kill family, water on carpet.
Family: 4 children (youngest 3), wife 38 weeks pregnant. Feeling scared & homeless.
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