Officers investigating a series of antisemitic incidents in Barnet are appealing to the public to help trace the suspect.

In recent weeks seven Jewish premises have been targeted in separate incidents. Four synagogues and a private residence in Golders Green had a substance smeared on them. On two other occasions a liquid was thrown towards a school and over a car.

The offences are being investigated as religiously-motivated criminal damage.

Detective Superintendent Katie Harber from the North West Command, who is leading the investigation, said: “These are revolting and appalling acts and we are urging the public to help us identify the perpetrator. Police and local partners continue to carry out extensive CCTV enquiries which have established the same suspect is likely responsible for all seven offences. Detectives and neighbourhood officers are working at pace to identify them.

“We are very aware of how distressing these offences have been for those who have been targeted. We will not tolerate this kind of behaviour.

“We are actively engaging with the local community and remain in discussion with community partners and key stakeholders to provide reassurance and support. Please speak to a local officer with any concerns you have.”

Police were first called with a report of religiously-motivated criminal damage relating to a synagogue on the morning of Wednesday, 3 September.

There were further reports that similar offences had taken place in the early hours of Thursday, 4 September at a private residence and Sunday, 7 September at another synagogue.

On Monday, 8 September police received reports about an incident where a liquid was thrown at a school – which is believed to have taken place at around 02.00hrs that day.

On Tuesday, 9 September police received a report about a substance being smeared on another synagogue on Tuesday, 2 September.

On Thursday, 11 September police received reports of a substance smeared on the doors of another synagogue, believed to have taken place overnight.

As a result of their enquiries, officers were able to link a seventh incident – involving liquid being thrown over a car linked to a fifth synagogue – which took place on Friday, 15 August.

No arrests have been made at this stage.

Officers are releasing an image and CCTV footage of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Met via 101 quoting 1071/03SEP. If you wish to remain anonymous do speak to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.