MPs discussed how to tackle the rising number of anti-Semitic attacks in north London.

Home Secretary Theresa May joined Finchley and Golders Green MP Mike Freer, Chipping Barnet MP Theresa Villiers and Enfield and Southgate MP David Burrowes.

They spoke about hate crimes that have taken place in their own constituencies - including one incident in which a swastika was daubed on a home in Hendon.

During the meeting, the Home Secretary updated the MPs on the work the Home Office is doing with Jewish security group the Community Security Trust (CST) to tackle internet hate and campus anti-Semitism.

After the event, Mr Freer said: “This abhorrent hate-crime has no place on our streets. The Home Secretary will be working with local MPs and others to tackle anti-Semitism and to ensure that racism in any form will not be tolerated.

“Anyone concerned about anti-Semitism can be reassured that the government takes the matter very seriously."