- The horrific abuse was plastered across the Etz Chaim synagogue in Leeds
- Racist terms and a swastika were spraypainted on the tarmac and a sign
- Police are investigating the anti-Semitic messages as a hate crime
A synagogue in the heart of a Jewish neighbourhood was daubed in anti-Semitic messages and Swastikas by vile racists.
Police are treating the abuse as hate crime the anti-Semitic messages after it was discovered at Etz Chaim synagogue, in Leeds, West Yorkshire, on Wednesday night.
NW Friends of Israel tweeted a picture of the graffiti, saying: ‘This happened in Leeds last night. Whether it’s left wing or right wing anti Semitism (sic) it’s abhorrent.’
The racist abuse was discovered at Etz Chaim synagogue, in Leeds, West Yorkshire, on Wednesday night
The Community Security Trust, a charity working against antisemitism and racism in British society, said in a statement: ‘CST is working closely with Etz Chaim Synagogue and with the police regarding the antisemitic graffiti that was discovered on the property this morning.
‘As you might expect such vile graffiti in a prominent location in the heart of the Jewish community has caused widespread upset and concern.’
A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said: ‘At 8:41am today, police received a report of anti-Semitic graffiti at the Etz Chaim Synagogue, in Harrogate Road, Leeds.
‘Officers attended the scene and a hate crime has been recorded and is under investigation.
Police are investigating the anti-Semitic messages as a hate crime after they they appeared in the heart of a Jewish neighbourhood
‘Officers are aware of the incident and are increasing their patrols of the area to reassure the community and are liaising with key representatives.
‘The incident is believed to have happened overnight.
‘Anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity or who has any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact us via 10.