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Man Charged in Disturbing Antisemitic Attacks on Synagogues

9/14/2025

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Ionut-Cristian Bold, 37, faces charges for multiple antisemitic attacks on synagogues and a Jewish school in Barnet, London.
Between August 15 and September 11, he allegedly smeared bodily fluids on four synagogues and a private residence.
Bold is charged with six counts of racially aggravated criminal damage and one count of harassment without violence.
Police have increased their presence in Barnet to support the local Jewish community.
Local leaders and the Campaign Against Antisemitism condemned the attacks, highlighting concerns for community safety.

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Story summary

Ionut-Cristian Bold, 37, faces charges for multiple antisemitic attacks on synagogues and a Jewish school in Barnet, London.
Between August 15 and September 11, he allegedly smeared bodily fluids on four synagogues and a private residence.
Bold is charged with six counts of racially aggravated criminal damage and one count of harassment without violence.
Police have increased their presence in Barnet to support the local Jewish community.
Local leaders and the Campaign Against Antisemitism condemned the attacks, highlighting concerns for community safety.