Police Investigate Egging Incident in Sydney

Police have backtracked on suggestions the egging of a group of young women in Sydney’s east was another example of a targeted antisemitic attack.
Egging Incident Details
Five women reported to Bondi police that they were targeted by three young men in a silver Mazda. The car later crashed onto a kerb with the engine running, and it was found to contain a carton of eggs and an empty jerry can.
Strike Force Pearl commander detective superintendent Darren Newman, heading the NSW Police task force investigating antisemitic incidents, initially suggested that the women’s clothing may have made them targets for the egging.
However, investigators have now confirmed that they believe the attack was random after arresting two teenage boys in connection with the incident. The women were wearing Star of David necklaces, but the boys would not have been able to identify them from their vehicle.
The 16-year-old boy allegedly driving the Mazda was arrested in Maroubra and charged with driving a stolen car and other offenses. A 14-year-old boy was also arrested in Waverley and charged with being a known passenger in a stolen car.
The older boy was denied bail and is set to appear in children’s court, while the younger boy was granted bail to appear in court.
Over the weekend, police were investigating a series of antisemitic events in Sydney, including graffitied cars and buildings, as well as the alleged abuse of a Jewish woman.
Recent Antisemitic Incidents in Sydney
Since December, there have been several disturbing antisemitic incidents in Sydney, including the firebombing of a synagogue, multiple car burnings, and vandalism of vehicles and buildings in areas with significant Jewish populations.
These incidents have involved antisemitic language, as well as the hakenkreuz symbol, commonly associated with the Nazi party.
The Australian Federal Police is also looking into a suspicious package containing explosive material and addresses of Jewish targets, although no direct link has been established with the recent incidents.

Conclusion
The recent egging incident in Sydney, initially thought to be antisemitic, has been determined to be random by investigators. However, it is part of a concerning trend of antisemitic acts in the area, including vandalism, arson, and abuse targeting the Jewish community.
FAQs
1. What were the charges against the teenagers involved in the egging incident?
The 16-year-old boy was charged with driving a stolen car and other offenses, while the 14-year-old boy was charged with being a known passenger in a stolen car.
2. What other antisemitic incidents have occurred in Sydney recently?
Since December, there have been reports of a synagogue being firebombed, cars being torched, and buildings being vandalized with antisemitic symbols and language.