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Two Men Charged Over Antisemitic TikTok Harassment in London’s Stamford Hill
5/10/2026, 12:58:37 AM
Antisemitic TikTok Harassment in Stamford Hill
On 9 May 2026, two men travelled from West Drayton, Hillingdon, to Clapton Common in Stamford Hill, a predominantly Jewish area. Police say they approached a Jewish man, verbally abused him and recorded the encounter for TikTok. Five men were arrested; two – Adam Bedoui, 20, and Abdelkader Amir Bousloub, 21 – were charged, while three were released on bail.
Background
The Metropolitan Police reports a surge in antisemitic offences, with about 50 arrests and ten charges in the four weeks before the incident. The Stamford Hill case adds to a pattern of socially-mediated hate incidents that police are prioritising.
Parties and Charges
The suspects, Adam Bedoui (20) and Abdelkader Amir Bousloub (21), both from West Drayton, Hillingdon, were charged by the Crown Prosecution Service. CPS chief prosecutor Huw Rogers and Metropolitan Police Detective Superintendent Oliver Richter led the investigation, which will be heard at Thames Magistrates’ Court.
Legal Proceedings
They are charged with religiously aggravated intentional harassment (Crime and Disorder Act 1998) and intentional harassment (Public Order Act 1986), and were remanded in custody pending a hearing at Thames Magistrates’ Court on 9 May 2026. Reports differ: three say they were only charged, while one source claims a guilty plea and sentencing next month.
Official Statements
The CPS said its team found sufficient evidence to charge and deemed prosecution in the public interest. The Metropolitan Police stressed the investigation remains active, reiterated a zero-tolerance stance on hate crime, and highlighted a new Community Protection Team to address antisemitic offences.
Conflicting Reports
Reports differ on whether Bedoui and Bousloub entered guilty pleas. BBC, Independent and BreakingNews note pending court appearances; Three FM says they pleaded guilty and face imminent sentencing. No source identifies the victim or TikTok content.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Our team of out-of-hours prosecutors from CPS Direct worked to establish that there is sufficient evidence to bring charges and it is in the public interest to pursue criminal proceedings.” — Huw Rogers, Chief Crown Prosecutor, CPS Direct
- “ Detective Superintendent Oliver Richter, who leads policing in Hackney and Tower Hamlets, said: “Our investigation continues but two men have been charged and will appear in court for their alleged part in this incident.” — Detective Superintendent Oliver Richter, Metropolitan Police
- “deliberate and targeted antisemitic attack, aggravated by the pair's intention to post the incident on social media to spread hatred. Detective Superintendent Richter said it is” — Detective Superintendent Oliver Richter, Metropolitan Police
- “Detective Superintendent Richter said it is "completely unacceptable and has no place in London".” — Detective Superintendent Oliver Richter, Metropolitan Police
Next Steps
If Three FM’s guilty-plea report is confirmed, Bedoui and Bousloub will be sentenced next month. The new Community Protection Team will continue monitoring antisemitic activity, and the CPS affirms vigilance in prosecuting hate-motivated harassment.
