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Mosby

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Sat Jun 21, 2025, 01:35 PM Jun 21

Synagogue ransacked and Torah scrolls desecrated in Stamford Hill burglary [View all]

The Gur Synagogue on Lampard Grove was targeted in the early hours of Friday. Images shared online show torn holy books scattered across the floor, smashed cabinets and lockers, and a visibly shaken community as police carried out forensic work at the scene.

A Metropolitan Police spokesperson confirmed: “An investigation has been launched after a reported burglary in Lampard Grove, N16.

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However, police confirmed to Jewish News that there is currently no indication the break-in was antisemitic in nature, and said it remains unclear what, if anything, was stolen.

https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/synagogue-ransacked-and-torah-scrolls-desecrated-in-stamford-hill-burglary/

I read somewhere recently that Germany has been mis-classifying antisemitic incidents in order to downplay the huge increases in attacks, violence, harassment of Jews. It seems to be working for them apparently.

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