Two men who were arrested after filming themselves driving around a community spraying a water gun at Orthodox Jews have apologised and been handed community resolution orders.
The footage, which appeared on YouTube and Instagram, showed the men laughing and smiling as they squirted water at traditionally-dressed pedestrians, including children, in Greater Manchester.
The men, aged 26 and 36, were arrested in Bolton on Thursday on suspicion of racially aggravated common assault.
Greater Manchester Police said the men had been “very apologetic”, had deleted their YouTube channel, and that the victims would not be progressing the case any further.
The force said a Rabbi who was himself sprayed had indicated that he wanted no further action to be taken.
Community resolution orders, which can include an apology, can be imposed in such cases when a victim agrees they do not want police to take formal action.
A police spokeswoman said the victims in this case were “happy with the outcome”.
