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New figures reveal antisemitic attacks drop by a third

July 25, 2013 09:03
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ByMarcus Dysch, Marcus Dysch

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The number of antisemitic incidents recorded in Britain fell by a third in the first six months of the year.

Figures released today by the Community Security Trust reveal 219 incidents were reported between January and the end of June.

That number represents a 30 per cent decrease on the same period in 2012. It is also the lowest half-yearly figure since 2003.

Among the attacks were 29 classed as “violent antisemitic assaults”, but none were reported in the “extreme violence” category.