Police Investigate Assault on Jewish Man in Golders Green

Police are investigating an assault on a 22-year-old Jewish man who was visiting London from Israel. The victim suffered injuries to his face, neck and back during the attack in The Grove, Golders Green, in the early hours of Monday. The man told the BBC he was speaking to friends on the phone when a group of about five men swore at him and attacked him.

He said the men kicked him, ripped at his trousers and left him with one shoe. " during the assault. The victim was taken to hospital for treatment but has since been discharged. The Metropolitan Police said officers were called shortly after 02:00 BST on Monday and are treating the incident as an antisemitic hate crime.

No arrests have been made.

The assault follows last month's stabbings in Golders Green. The victim said he had heard about recent antisemitic attacks in London but had not previously felt scared by them. The Community Security Trust, a Jewish security charity, described the incident as a violent and appalling attack in the heart of Golders Green.

The Metropolitan Police is appealing for witnesses to come forward with information. The man said he plans to return to London to see friends and family despite the assault.