Published 13 days ago

PM 'appalled' at Met police 'openly Jewish' exchange - but Sadiq Khan has full confidence in commissioner

A spokesman for the London Mayor expressed concerns about the Met's handling of an incident and emphasized the importance of everyone feeling safe in the city.
Home Secretary James Cleverly has written to both the Met and Mr. Khan regarding the incident involving Jewish individuals feeling unsafe.
The Met's policy appears to advise Jewish Londoners to avoid certain areas during anti-Israel marches, causing concerns about safety and no-go zones for Jews.

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Metro News

Police apologise for ‘offensive’ apology over officer's 'openly Jewish' remark

Footage shows an officer calling Campaign Against Antisemitism chief executive Gideon Falter ‘openly Jewish’ (Picture: PA) The Metropolitan Police has been forced to apologise after an antisemitism campaigner was called ‘openly Jewish’ and threatened with arrest at a pro-Palestine rally. Footage shows an officer calling Campaign Against Antisemitism chief executive Gideon Falter ‘openly Jewish’ on April 13 during the march. He said: ‘You are qu…

14 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Telegraph

Rishi Sunak ‘appalled’ by Met as Downing Street fails to back Rowley

His comments come following an incident at a rally where a man wearing a kippah was told by police that his presence could inflame tensions

13 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan concerned by Met’s threat to arrest ‘openly Jewish’ man

Campaigner Gideon Falter claims parts of London have become ‘no-go zones for Jews’

14 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Sky News UK

Mayor of London has confidence in Met Police chief, Sky News understands - after force apologises for officer's 'openly Jewish' comments

Sadiq Khan has confidence in Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley despite him facing calls to quit over the force's handling of a recent pro-Palestine protest, Sky News understands.

13 days ago·United Kingdom

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Russia Today [🇷🇺-affiliated]

Met Police apologize twice after calling man ‘openly Jewish’

A Jewish activist prevented from crossing a street near a pro-Palestinian rally has accused Met Police of “victim blaming”

14 days ago·Russian Federation

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GB News

Met Police forced to delete apology and issue another one after causing 'further offence' following officer calling man 'openly jewish'

The Metropolitan Police have been forced to issue a second apology for causing "further offence" after an initial apology about an officer’s use of the term “openly Jewish” sparked outrage.The police force found itself at the centre of a backlash when video footage circulated online of an officer talking to the Gideon Falter, chief executive of the Campaign Against Antisemitism, at a Palestine march.In the video, the policeman said: “You are qui…

14 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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