Mill Hill bus attack on schoolboys treated as antisemitic hate crime
Metropolitan Police are seeking a white British man after three 14-year-old Jewish boys were assaulted on a bus in Mill Hill.
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Three 14-year-old Jewish schoolboys were verbally assaulted on a bus in Mill Hill on 10 September 2026. Two of the boys also reported being physically assaulted during the incident. The Metropolitan Police were notified at 8:16 am on the same day and are treating the event as an antisemitic hate crime.
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Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams stated that the suspect is believed to be a white British man. He added that the Met will not tolerate antisemitism and will respond robustly to all offences. Enquiries are ongoing to trace and identify the individual involved. The police have increased patrols in the area to provide reassurance to the Jewish community during the upcoming High Holy Days.
Transport for London Support
Siwan Hayward, Transport for London's security chief, described the incident as "horrific" and stated that acts of antisemitism on public transport will not be tolerated. TfL will supply CCTV footage from the bus to the police to aid their investigation. The public is encouraged to contact the police with any information regarding the incident. Anyone with details is asked to call 101, quoting CAD 1468/10SEP26.
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Detective Sergeant Prakash Patel will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 4 September 2026
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+What happened on the bus in Mill Hill?
On 10 September 2026, three 14-year-old Jewish schoolboys were verbally assaulted on a bus on Sanders Lane in Mill Hill. Two of the boys also reported being physically assaulted during the incident.
+How are the police treating the incident?
The Metropolitan Police were notified of the incident and are treating it as an antisemitic hate crime. They are actively seeking a white British man in connection with the assaults.
+What is Transport for London doing to help?
Transport for London is supporting the police investigation by supplying CCTV footage from the bus. TfL has stated that acts of antisemitism on public transport will not be tolerated.
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