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Police Investigates Influencers Involved in Water Pistol Incident with Orthodox Jewish Community

GREATER MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM, AUG 6 – Greater Manchester Police investigate antisemitic harassment targeting Orthodox Jewish pedestrians with water pistols, with the Community Security Trust condemning the act as appalling.

  • Greater Manchester Police opened an inquiry after a video surfaced showing Orthodox Jewish individuals, including children, being targeted with water pistols by people inside a passing car in Manchester.
  • The video, widely circulated online with traditional Jewish music, prompted police action and condemnation from the Community Security Trust , a UK Jewish security charity.
  • The footage depicts two men laughing as they sprayed visibly Orthodox Jewish pedestrians, including some young children, with water pistols from a vehicle.
  • The CST called the videos 'appalling' and 'antisemitic' and confirmed ongoing contact with police, while police stated multiple lines of enquiry are actively being investigated.
  • Crime has been recorded as authorities encourage anyone targeted to report incidents, aiming to reassure affected communities and continue the investigation.
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The Jewish Chronicle broke the news in on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
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