Teenage boy hurt in racially aggravated assault

A teenage boy has been injured in a racially aggravated assault at a London Underground station, police have said.

British Transport Police (BTP) were called to Hampstead Tube station on Monday evening, following a report of an assault and robbery.

The victim was taken to hospital with minor injuries and was discharged later, BTP said.

The force has confirmed it is investigating the incident as racially motivated and has appealed for information.

A Jewish security charity, Shomrim neighbourhood watch, posted on social media the day after the incident that "three Jewish boys were threatened with a knife by six or seven suspects".

Community Security Trust (CST), a charity with the remit of "protecting British Jews from terrorism and antisemitism", said in a statement: "We are aware of the appalling racist assault on a group of Jewish boys that took place at Hampstead Station on 26 May.

"CST is in contact with one of the victims' families and is providing them with support.

"CST is also in contact with the British Transport Police and Transport for London as the investigation continues.

"We urge anyone who witnessed the incident or has any relevant information to contact the police or CST as soon as possible."

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