A 14-year-old ultra-Orthodox Jewish girl from Stamford Hill in London, was rushed to the hospital with serious head and facial injuries after being brutally attacked in what is believed to be an antisemitic incident. Her condition is reported as critical, according to local Jewish organization Shomrim.
The attack occurred when a man threw several glass bottles from his balcony at a group of ultra-Orthodox girls who were walking home from school. One of the girls was struck by a bottle and severely injured, and transported by ambulance to the Royal London Hospital.
The assault has deeply shocked the local Jewish community. Shomrim reported that the Hackney Police are investigating the "despicable hate crime," and confirmed that the victims and their families are receiving support from the community and the organization.
Shomrim, a volunteer organization dedicated to safety and policing in the ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods, has been active in the area, but has been unable to prevent all such incidents.
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In recent years, Stamford Hill has seen a rise in antisemitic attacks. Last December, a young ultra-Orthodox woman was assaulted by two women who were filmed beating her, including hitting her on the head. The attackers chased her across the street and stole her bag as she lay on the pavement. The assailants fled when bystanders came to the victim's aid.