Jewish boy hospitalised after ‘racially motivated assault’ at Hampstead tube station

A Jewish boy has been hospitalised following a “racially motivated assault” at Hampstead Underground station on Monday evening, according to Jewish security charity Shomrim.

The British Transport Police are treating the incident as a “racially aggravated assault and robbery.”

Three Jewish boys were attacked by a group of six to seven men at the tube station in north-west London on the bank holiday, Shomrim said in a statement.

One of the victims of the attack was admitted to hospital for observation.

Hampstead is one of the most Jewish areas of the country, with the last census reporting that 11 per cent of the ward identified as Jewish.

A spokesperson for Shomrim north-west London said the charity had “responded to reports at Hampstead Underground Station regarding a racially motivated assault on three Jewish boys.

“Suspects are believed to be a group of six to seven males. One of the victims was admitted to hospital for observation.”

In their statement released on Tuesday, Shomrim said they were appealing for “any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. Please contact us on 0300 999 1234 quoting reference NW209 - 26 May 2025.”

The charity added that they are "supporting the victims of these incidents” and encouraged anyone who has been affected or experienced any form of antisemitism to get in touch.

“Shomrim specialises in reporting and supporting victims of antisemitic crime, all reports are handled with sensitivity and urgency,” the charity said.

The British Transport Police said: “Officers were called to Hampstead Underground station at around 8.30pm yesterday (26 May) following reports of racially aggravated assault and robbery.

“Enquiries are ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 596 of 26 May. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”