Police are investigating cases of anti-Semitic graffiti on a number of bus stops in the Manor Road, Lordship Park area.
The police were first made aware of the six cases of graffiti – which referred to the Nazis – by Shomrim volunteers, a non-profit group who respond to community incidents.
First responders photographed the graffiti before removing what they could from the bus shelters for evidence purposes. They then removed four pieces of graffiti, however a further two remain as they were unable to erase them.
The Met has appealed for information about the graffiti and is currently investigating the incident. They have not made any arrests at this stage. Transport for London has been alerted to the remaining graffiti to coordinate its removal.
Neighbourhoods Superintendent Andy Port said: “Hate crimes of any nature will not be tolerated and incidents such as these are taken very seriously.” On the next steps, Port said “officers have been conducting patrols in the area and continue to try to identify those responsible”.
A spokesperson from Hackney police said: “Hackney has a rich tapestry of many different cultures who live in harmony. Incidents like this, although rare, are shocking and clearly designed to cause upset. Be clear, whoever did this does not speak for the community.”
The investigation into the graffiti is still ongoing. The police have asked that anyone with information get in contact quoting the reference CAD 530/20NOV20 or by calling the anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800555111.
