A man has been charged after three Jewish women were assaulted in Hackney.

Abdisamad Siad, 33 (20.09.1993), of Pilgrims Way, Islington, has been charged with three counts of assault by beating.

He appeared before Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 21 October. He was remanded in custody to appear at Thames Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, 28 October.

Police were called to Clapton Common around 13:40hrs on Monday, 19 October, following reports that a man had been detained by Shomrim after assaulting three Jewish women.

The victims suffered minor injuries.

Patrols have been increased in the local area in light of the assaults, and the Met is engaging with the Jewish community and partners to provide further reassurance.

Siad has also been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent over an unrelated attack on a woman who is believed to be known to him in the Islington area on Friday, 16 October.

Anyone with information about the incidents in Clapton Common that could assist police is asked to call 101, quoting reference 3400/19OCT, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.