Police appeal for witnesses following antisemitic graffiti in Hertsmere
Inspector Rachael Robertson said "arrangements were swiftly made to remove the graffiti"
Last updated 18th Sep 2026
Police are appealing for information and witnesses following antisemitic graffiti in Hertsmere.
Officers said that on Wednesday (16 September 2026), antisemitic graffiti was reported in Red Road Park, Borehamwood. They added that earlier on Friday (11 September), antisemitic, racist and homophobic graffiti was also reported in Sullivan Way, Elstree.
The incidents follow antisemitic graffiti reported in Aycliffe Road, Borehamwood on Saturday 15 August. Police enquiries are ongoing to establish whether the incidents are linked.
Inspector Rachael Robertson, from the Hertsmere Neighbourhood Policing Team, said:
“Antisemitism has no place in Hertsmere and arrangements were swiftly made to remove the graffiti.
“Enquiries into the incidents in Red Road and Sullivan Way remain ongoing and whilst we have exhausted all current lines of enquiry into the Ayecliffe Road incident, we will act on any new information that comes to light.
“If you saw anything suspicious regarding these incidents, or think you may know who is responsible, please get in touch.”
You can report information online at herts.police.uk/report.
Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.