A 44-year-old man has been arrested in connection with vicious attack.
Islington Council has set up an anti-hate crime pledge following an anti-Semitic attack at Highbury Corner.
The pledge, which has been signed by Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn and Islington South and Finsbury Park MP Emily Thornberry, who condemned what they called a “scourge” in the borough.
An Islington Council spokesperson said: “It is clear that the scourge of hate crime remains a significant challenge.
“We will continue to work across and with the broad range of communities in our borough to challenge intolerance and to promote positive relationships, which the overwhelming majority of people in Islington support and hold dear.
“We strongly encourage local people and organisations to sign the Islington Anti-Hate Crime Pledge to show their support for our common cause.”
“Our thoughts and best wishes go out to the victim, who we wish a speedy recovery.”
A 69-year-old man was viciously assaulted at the Highbury Corner roundabout after being asked whether he was Jewish.
Witnesses said the man was repeatedly punched in the face and had blood pouring from his mouth. A 44-year-old man was arrested in connection to the attack and detained under the Mental Health Act.
Police have confirmed they are investigating the incident as a hate crime.
Last year there were more than 100 anti-Semitic incidents reported every month in Britain, according to a report by the Independent newspaper.
