‘How Dare You!’ Zack Polanski vs The Police

About this episode

The episode discusses recent antisemitic attacks in Britain and the police's response, featuring a critique from Green Party leader Zack Polanski and insights from former Prevent practitioner Charlotte Littlewood.

A series of arson attacks on synagogues and Jewish ambulances in the space of just a few weeks. Two terrorist attacks barely seven months apart: one in Manchester and then, last week, another in Golders Green, North London. In this episode, Andy & Neil look at why there have been so many antisemitic attacks and incidents in Britain in the last few months, and how police, security services and society as a whole can work together to tackle what has become a national crisis. Andy & Neil also both respond furiously to Green Party leader Zack Polanski's criticism of the police officers who arrested the suspected terrorist, and they explain what difference more funding will make to protecting the UK's Jewish community. Later, they're joined by former Prevent practitioner Charlotte Littlewood, who explains how the terror suspect would have slipped through the scheme's net when he was referred back in 2020. Follow us on social media: @thecrimeagents The Crime Agents is a Global production, available every Monday and Thursday on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.

People in this episode

Hosts: Andy, Neil

Guest: Charlotte Littlewood

Topics covered

• antisemitism
• terrorism
• police response
• community safety
• funding for security
• Prevent scheme

Keywords

• antisemitic attacks
• police
• Zack Polanski
• Charlotte Littlewood
• security funding
• Prevent scheme
• terrorism
• community safety

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Green Party

Places: Manchester, Golders Green, Britain

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