Two men aged 26 and 36 were arrested in Farnworth, Bolton, after a video went viral showing them spraying liquid at Jewish pedestrians from a car. Greater Manchester Police became aware of the incident and seized a vehicle and a water pistol believed to be used in the act. Chief Inspector Simon Ashcroft emphasized the seriousness of the situation and GMP's commitment to combating hate crime. The Community Security Trust acknowledged the arrests and expressed gratitude for the police's rapid response to potential antisemitic behavior.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said it was made aware of the video being shared online, showing two men in a car, laughing and joking as they sprayed liquid from water pistols at visibly Jewish pedestrians.
Chief Inspector Simon Ashcroft stated, 'We are treating this incident with the utmost seriousness and have acted swiftly to make arrests.'
GMP has a zero-tolerance approach to hate crime in any form, and we are committed to ensuring our communities feel safe and supported.
The CST (Community Security Trust) stated, 'Following on from the appalling antisemitic videos, which were widely shared yesterday, two males have been arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated common assault.'
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