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Volunteer Officer Investigated for Intimidating Journalists in Hate Crime

3/27/2026

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David Soffer, a volunteer police officer, is under investigation for allegedly intimidating Al Jazeera journalists covering a suspected antisemitic hate crime in north-west London.
Scotland Yard confirmed Soffer, off-duty, has been referred to the Metropolitan Police’s professional standards department.
Two men, aged 45 and 47, were arrested for a suspected arson attack related to the incident and have been released on bail.
Investigators continue with searches at addresses in London.

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Story summary

David Soffer, a volunteer police officer, is under investigation for allegedly intimidating Al Jazeera journalists covering a suspected antisemitic hate crime in north-west London.
Scotland Yard confirmed Soffer, off-duty, has been referred to the Metropolitan Police’s professional standards department.
Two men, aged 45 and 47, were arrested for a suspected arson attack related to the incident and have been released on bail.
Investigators continue with searches at addresses in London.