Britain – Antisemitic abuse by scout on Remembrance Day

A teenage scout is to be interviewed by police about antisemitic abuse shouted at Jewish ex-servicemen during a Remembrance Day service in Romford, Essex.

Shouts of “here come the Jews, let’s kill the Jews” punctuated a march-past by hundreds of ex-soldiers, including a contingent of the Association of Jewish Ex-servicemen and Women.

The shouts came from a group of Romford Explorer scouts in uniform who were accompanied by adults.

The teenager, who is believed to be between 14 and 16 years old, came forward on Wednesday after reports of the incident were condemned by senior personnel in the Scout Association.

The Metropolitan Police said it was investigating two allegations of racially aggravated harassment.

 
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