Ofcom investigates BBC over reporting of antisemitic attack

The BBC received representations from individuals, including the Board of Deputies of British Jews and the chief rabbi, critical of the coverage. Photograph: Anthony Devlin/PA

The regulator Ofcom is investigating the BBC over the reporting of an antisemitic attack in London last year, after the broadcaster apologised but denied claims of “victim blaming”.

Ofcom said it had reviewed the broadcaster’s response to complaints around how it covered an incident in November 2021 when Jewish passengers on a bus were subjected to abuse.