Jewish motorist 'pelted with eggs by men shouting anti-Semitic abuse'

Police are investigating an incident of anti-semitic abuse, which saw eggs pelted at a Jewish motorist's car
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Hatty Collier8 April 2016
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Four men have been arrested on suspicion of shouting anti-Semitic abuse at a Jewish motorist and pelting his car with eggs in south London.

The suspects were detained by police after racist chants were allegedly yelled at the 28-year-old man as he drove through the Blackwall Tunnel with his baby in the car.

Police said four occupants travelling in a vehicle alongside the victim shouted anti-Semitic abuse before hurling eggs at his car at around 1.30am this morning.

The words “Kill the Jews” were allegedly shouted at the victim, neighbourhood watch group Shomrim said.

A spokesman for the group said: “Four suspects were arrested shortly after the incident.

“The victim had a young baby with him in the car and was terrified.”

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: “Detectives in Tower Hamlets are investigating an allegation of anti-Semitic abuse reported on Friday, April 8.

“Four men, aged 20 to 22 years, have been arrested in connection with the incident.

“They remain in custody at an east London police station.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Tower Hamlets CID on 020 8217 3701, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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