A man who shouted anti-Semitic abuse at Jewish worshippers has been ordered to pay £150 to each of his victims.
Glenn Okafor, 32, of Thornlaw Road, West Norwood, shouted “we will wipe you out,” among other insults, at Jewish people who were on their way to morning prayers.
After being found guilty of two counts of religiously aggravated threatening behaviour, he was also handed a 12-month community order with 200 unpaid hours of work.
Okafor was sentenced at Stratford Magistrates’ Court today (September 29).
Following the hearing, deputy chief crown prosecutor for CPS London North, Jan Lamping, said: “Stiffer sentences are a powerful way of sending the message that hate crime is viewed seriously in the eyes of the law.
“These were unacceptable, hostile words and threats directed at worshippers intended to make them fearful of their safety.
“I would encourage all victims to report hate crimes so that others do not become the target of hateful abuse.”
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