Merseyside police seek man in connection with reported antisemitic hate crime

Merseyside police are looking to speak with a man in connection with a reported antisemitic hate crime.

The reported crime in question took place in a Southport pub on 21st September when the suspect hurled antisemitic slurs towards a man in his fifties. 

The victim was said to have been “extremely distressed” following the incident. 

Detective Inspector Matthew Kerr said: “We will not stand by and let people be subject to such disgraceful comments because of others perceptions. Hate crime will simply not be tolerated in our community and we are working hard to find the person responsible and bring them to justice.

“If you were in the pub on Lord Street, near to Albert Road on Wednesday evening, 21st September and recognise this man or if these images remind you of anything you saw that night then please let us know.

“Also if you have any similar images captured on your mobile phone, CCTV or other devices from that evening then please review it and tell us if you see anything.”

Campaign Against Antisemitism’s analysis of Home Office statistics shows that an average of over five hate crimes are directed at Jews every single day in England and Wales, with Jews more than five times likelier to be targets of hate crimes than any other faith group.

Image credit: Merseyside police