Security · Full coverage

UK Man Sentenced for Antisemitic Attack on Orthodox Jew and Dog-Related Injury

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

50% center
Center 1Right 1

First reported by Ynet · Jul 11, 2026

What happened

Shafik Rahman from Slough, UK, was sentenced to 16 months in prison for an antisemitic attack on an Orthodox Jewish man and a separate dog-related injury incident in June 2025. The attack involved verbal abuse and physical assault, prompting condemnation from police and Jewish organizations. The case highlights ongoing efforts to combat hate crimes in the UK.

  • 01Shafik Rahman sentenced to 16 months for antisemitic assault and dog-related injury in Slough.
  • 02The attack involved verbal abuse with antisemitic slurs and physical violence against an Orthodox Jew.
  • 03Police condemned the assault as a targeted hate crime impacting the wider community.
  • 04Jewish groups CST and Shomrim praised the conviction and called for zero tolerance of antisemitism.
  • 05The incident occurred on Elim Avenue, Berkshire, near London, in June 2025.
  • 06Bystanders intervened to protect the victim and de-escalate the situation before the attacker fled.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 11, 2026
UK Man Sentenced for Antisemitic Attack on Orthodox Jew and Dog-Related Injury
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 11, 2026
Muslim Man Sentenced to 16 Months for Antisemitic Attack on Orthodox Jew in London

Related stories

London Man Sentenced to Over Six Years for Antisemitic Assault on Jewish CaretakerAug 15, 2026London Woman Convicted for Violent Antisemitic Attack on Jewish Children and FatherJul 9, 2026Two Young Men Sentenced for Antisemitic Harassment in London’s Stamford HillJul 4, 2026London Court Sentences Two for Antisemitic Harassment Filmed for TikTokJul 6, 2026Man from Safed Sentenced to 22 Months for Brutal Dog AbuseJun 16, 2026Swiss Court Sentences Muslim Teen to One Year for Stabbing Orthodox Jew in ZurichJul 7, 2026