Witness appeal after car drives towards Jewish schoolchildren
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- The headteacher of Hasmonean High School for Boys reported an "antisemitic traffic incident" on 20 April, where a black car mounted the kerb near students waiting to cross Holders Hill Road, Finchley, but no one was injured.
- Three 14-year-old boys, visibly Jewish and wearing kippot, narrowly avoided being hit by the car, which sped off without the driver engaging with them.
- The father of one of the boys described the incident as a deliberate attempt to "terrorise" the children, emphasizing the intent behind the driver's actions and the lack of concern shown afterward.
- The father expressed concern about the safety of Jewish children attending school and called for public support against such targeted antisemitic acts.
- Hasmonean High School stated it is working closely with the community and authorities to ensure student safety following the incident.
