Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAthena StavrouThursday 30 April 2026 22:40 BSTTwo women, aged 57 and 54, were detained under the Public Order Act, with one confirmed as a Green Party candidate (Carl Court/Getty Images)A Green Party local election candidate was arrested by the Metropolitan Police on suspicion of stirring up racial hatred online, following reports of alleged antisemitic content posted on social media.The alleged posts included comments such as 'ramming a synagogue isn't anti-Semitism, it's revenge,' claims that the government was overrepresented with 'Zionist Jews,' and an image depicting a serpent marked with the Star of David choking the world.Two women, aged 57 and 54, were detained under the Public Order Act, with one confirmed as a Green Party candidate, and remain in police custody; the Green Party stated they would not comment as it is a police matter.These arrests occurred hours after two Jewish men were stabbed in an alleged terror attack in Golders Green, prompting the government to announce a further £25 million investment to enhance security for Jewish communities, bringing the total commitment to £58 million this year.The Prime Minister was heckled during a visit to Golders Green, and Sir Keir Starmer addressed the nation, urging Britons to confront antisemitism and acknowledging that such incidents 'keep happening' despite claims they are un-British.In fullGreen Party candidate arrested over antisemitic social media postsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in