Antisemitic, Islamophobic hate crimes rise in UK amid Israel-Hamas conflict October 27, 2023 at 11:46PM

Antisemitic and Islamophobic hate crimes have seen a significant increase in London since the escalation of the Israel-Hamas conflict, with the Metropolitan Police recording 408 antisemitic offences and 174 Islamophobic hate crimes this month. The police force has made 75 arrests related to the conflict and is investigating 10 potential terrorism law breaches. The police are prepared for protests and marches planned for this weekend, with thousands of officers on duty to ensure the safety of demonstrators and deal with any law-breaking.