Jewish Consultant Attacked in London After Confronting Vandalism
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Dan Levin, a 52-year-old Jewish communications consultant, was violently assaulted in central London on Tuesday evening after confronting two activists spray-painting antisemitic graffiti. The attackers fled when bystanders intervened, and Levin sustained cracked ribs. London police are investigating the incident as an antisemitic hate crime. The graffiti targeted a Labour Party candidate, and while Levin suspects the Green Party, police have found no direct link.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Dan Levin, a Jewish communications consultant, was violently attacked in central London on Tuesday.
- The assault occurred after Levin tried to stop activists from spray-painting antisemitic graffiti.
- London police are investigating the incident as an antisemitic hate crime.
- The graffiti targeted Labour candidate Segal Abdi Wally with anti-Israel messaging.
- Levin sustained cracked ribs and bruises but did not require hospitalization.
A 52-year-old Jewish communications consultant, Dan Levin, was violently assaulted in central London on Tuesday evening. The attack occurred after Levin attempted to prevent two activists from spray-painting a hateful message on a wall. Levin, who identifies as a "proud Jew," was reportedly knocked to the ground, kicked in the head, and punched in the ribs. The assault ceased when a woman and a passerby intervened, prompting the suspects to flee. Levin sustained cracked ribs and various bruises but did not require urgent medical attention, according to London police. The incident is being investigated as an antisemitic hate crime. The graffiti, which read "Don't vote for Segal Abdi Wally, the Israeli regime's murderous puppet," was directed at Segal Abdi Wally, a Labour Party candidate for the Holborn and St Pancras constituency, who has recently faced anti-Israel campaigning. Levin, who stated he is not a political activist, suggested the attackers might be linked to the Green Party due to recent anti-Israel decisions. However, police clarified that there is currently no indication of official involvement by the Green Party leadership or its candidate in the incident.
