A Jewish voter suffered a vile tirade of anti-Semitic abuse from a thug carrying a crow bar outside a north London polling station.

Election staff in Clapton Common, Stamford Hill, were forced to rush to the aid of the victim when a man allegedly yelled “f***ing Jews, kill all the Jews, what are you doing here?” at him as he entered to vote.

The attacker then returned wielding the weapon and shouting more threats just after 5pm on Thursday, according to neighbourhood watch group Shomrim.

The victim was said to be “frightened” by the attack and was led to safety by polling station staff.

Chaim Hochhauser, from Stamford Hill Shomrim said: "This was a frightening experience for the victim. I would like to thank the woman at the polling station who came to the aid of the victim and helped him leave the premises to find a safe place.

“Shomrim are supporting the victim and assisting with the Police investigation."

A man is believed to have been detained by officers over the incident.

A spokeswoman for the Met Police said: "“Officers attended and a man was arrested on suspicion of a racially/religiously aggravated public order offence.

“He has since been taken to an east London police station for questioning.

“There are no reported injuries.

“Enquiries continue.”