US EditionMet Police apologises for 'openly Jewish' comment
- An officer expressed concerns that a man's Jewish appearance could incite a reaction from protesters as he walked in London after synagogue visit.
- Metropolitan Police apologized for the officer's comments but emphasized counterdemonstrators should be cautious as their presence can be provocative.
- The force acknowledged causing offense when discussing protest policing, aiming to ensure Jewish Londoners' safety in the city.
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London police to meet with Jewish leaders as protests spark concerns about the safety of Jews
By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — London’s police commissioner will meet with senior members of the Jewish community on Monday after the force bungled its apology for suggesting an “openly Jewish″ man’s presence along the route of a pro-Palestinian march risked provoking the demonstrators. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley is also expected to meet with London Mayor Sadiq Khan and Home Secretary James Cleverly. They togeth…
Associated Press News
London police to meet with Jewish leaders as protests spark concerns about the safety of Jews
LONDON (AP) — London’s police commissioner will meet with senior members of the Jewish community on Monday after the force bungled its apology for suggesting an “openly Jewish” man’s presence along the route of a pro-Palestinian march risked provoking the demonstrators. Amid calls for his resignation, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley is also expected to […]
UK Police Threaten to Arrest an 'Openly Jewish Man' for Walking Near Palestine Protest
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London police apologize after threatening to arrest ‘openly Jewish’
LONDON: London’s police force has been forced to issue two apologies after officers threatened to arrest an “openly Jewish” man if he refused to leave the area around a pro-Palestinian march because his presence risked provoking the demonstrators. Gideon Falter, chief executive of the Campaign Against Antisemitism, was wearing a traditional Jewish skullcap when he was stopped by police while trying to cross a street in central London as demonst…
Jerusalem Post
UK minister writes to London police over 'openly Jewish' comment
The Metropolitan Police apologized for the "use of the term 'openly Jewish' by one of our officers. We know it will have caused offense to many. We reiterate our apology."
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