Two people have been arrested after a video Jewish People spraying with water went viral.
Suspects – two people aged 26 and 36, who were arrested on Thursday in Pernawarth, Bolton – are in custody to question the suspicion of racially increased general attack, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.
The force said it was made aware of the video to be shared online, showing two men in a car, laughing and joking, as they sprayed liquid with water pistol in blind Jewish pedestrians.
As part of the investigation, the authorities have seized a vehicle, which was seen in the footage, as well as a water pistol with water pistol used during the incident.
Simon Ashcroft, Chief Inspector of Salaford district of GMP said: “We are accepting the incident with great seriousness and have worked fast to arrest. GMP has a zero-opinional approach. hate crime In any form, and we are committed to ensure our communities to feel safe and supported.
“We continue to work closely with our colleagues to assure and encourage anyone affected to come forward. We also know from other footage that they can suffer further, and we urge anyone who believes that they have been targeted to make GMP or contact. Community security trust (CST). ,
Anyone with information is asked to contact the police on 101 or report online through www.gmp.police.uk. In an emergency, dial 999.
CST (Community Security Trust), a charity, who takes care of security for the British Jews, said in a statement on X, “Earlier Twitter:” After the frightening antisemitic video that was widely shared yesterday, two men have been arrested on suspicion of racial attacks.
“CST would like to thank @gmpolice for his support and fast action in this case.”