Witnesses sought after man shouts “Heil Hitler” upon seeing Jewish driver, then speeds away

Witnesses are being sought after an orthodox charedi Jewish man was subjected to antisemitic verbal abuse whilst driving on Sunday evening. The victim was driving along Colney Hatch Lane in Haringey, when another car pulled out in front of him. When the driver of the other car saw the visibly Jewish man, he lowered his window and shouted: “Heil Hitler, heil Hitler”. He then drove away in the opposite direction.

The suspect is described as an Asian male aged between 35 and 40 years old. He had black hair and a short-trimmed beard.

Stamford Hill Shomrim, a Jewish community volunteer neighbourhood watch patrol, provided assistance to the victim, and reported the incident to the police.

Anybody who witnessed the incident or has information which could aid the investigation should contact the Metropolitan Police Service by dialing 101, citing reference CAD7826/19/11/2017.