Drunken mob of 20 thugs shouted 'kill the Jews' as they stormed a synagogue in north London smashing windows and attacking worshippers inside


The dramatic brawl broke out after the group forced their way into the Ahavas Torah synagogue in Stamford Hill, north London, where young people were marking the end of the sabbath. The attack, which led to six people being arrested, comes amid concerns about an increase of anti-Semitic attacks across Europe. A Jewish patrol group, which works to reduce violence against Jews, said it had stepped up patrols in the area. In a shocking video filmed at the scene, chairs are flung against the double doors, shattering panes of glass, as men are heard shouting profanities at those desperately barricading the building. Those inside then start to fight back by throwing parts of broken chairs around the synagogue. This morning, a mound of broken furniture and trails of blood could be seen strewn across the building. Six men have now been arrested for public order offences and assault.

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