– Driver allegedly targeting pedestrians in front of Brooklyn yeshiva
– Video footage of driver attempting to hit pedestrians near Brooklyn yeshiva.
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LONDON — Disturbing video footage has emerged showing a driver in Brooklyn allegedly attempting to run down pedestrians on the grounds of a yeshiva. The incident took place on Wednesday morning, with police reporting that the driver made antisemitic statements as he circled the building.
Yeshiva officials have stated that the driver nearly collided with three students and two rabbis before fleeing the scene. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the driver, identified as 58-year-old Asghar Ali, was apprehended by authorities. Ali is now facing multiple charges, including attempted murder as a hate crime.
Following the incident, police officers engaged with students and staff at the yeshiva and increased patrols in the surrounding area to ensure the safety of the community. The rise in antisemitic crimes has put Jewish communities in Brooklyn on high alert, prompting increased vigilance and security measures.
Antisemitic Attacks on the Rise in Brooklyn
Recent data from the New York Police Department (NYPD) has revealed a concerning increase in antisemitic hate crimes in Brooklyn. Comparing figures from last year, there have been 131 reported incidents so far this year, up from 86 during the same period in the previous year.
In a separate incident earlier this month, two Jewish boys, aged 11 and 13, were brutally assaulted on a sidewalk in Williamsburg. Surveillance footage captured the boys being repeatedly kicked and hit, leading to the arrest of a 12-year-old in connection with the attack. The suspect has been charged with assault and aggravated harassment as hate crimes.
Residents in Williamsburg have expressed relief at the swift action taken by law enforcement. One mother shared her concerns for her children’s safety, particularly her young daughter, stating that she now closely monitors their movements and avoids allowing them to be out alone on the streets.
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– Video shows driver allegedly trying to hit pedestrians in front of Brooklyn yeshiva
– Driver allegedly trying to hit pedestrians in front of Brooklyn yeshiva.
