BEVERLY HILLS — A 44-year-old Los Angeles man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting an elderly man in Beverly Hills in what police are calling an antisemitic attack.
The victim and his wife were in the area of North Rexford Drive and North Santa Monica Boulevard at about 9 a.m. Saturday when the suspect — who had no relationship with the couple — made antisemitic statements to the victim, according to the Beverly Hills Police Department.
The man suffered a laceration on his head after being struck with a belt and was treated at the scene by the Beverly Hills Fire Department. Police said he did not require hospitalization.
The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival, but was later arrested after being spotted by a BHPD senior forensic specialist, according to police.
Jarris Jay Silagi was booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, attempted robbery, hate crime and elder abuse.
He was being held on $100,000 bail, with an initial court date set for Tuesday.
“Our officers quickly apprehended the suspect and he is in custody,” Beverly Hills Police Chief Mark Stainbrook said. “This despicable act of hate against a member of our community will not be tolerated.”
Alan Tzvika Nissel, a law professor at Pepperdine who also works for the Los Angeles real estate firm Wilshire Skyline, posted a photo of a bloody shirt Sunday morning on X, with the following message: “Here is antisemitism vignette you won’t read about in papers. Yesterday, on way to shul, my father (75) and mother (70) were attacked. After being struck from behind on head by belt and called out as Jew, my father recomposed himself and successfully chased down perp with help of nearby.”
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass reposted Nissel’s message with one of her own, writing: “The individual responsible for this vile act is in custody and must be held fully accountable to the law. The City of Los Angeles will continue to work with our partners throughout the…
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