In a world where “content” often crosses the line between harmless fun and outright cruelty, a disturbing trend has sparked public backlash in Salford.
Social media influencers are under fire after recording themselves spraying Orthodox Jewish men, women, and children with water pistols — all while laughing and filming for views.
Shocking Footage Shows Drive-By Water Gun Attacks
The videos, which were filmed while the men drove around Salford, show them targeting visibly Orthodox Jewish individuals going about their day.
The so-called pranksters can be heard laughing while soaking adults and children with an unidentified liquid, seemingly amused by their victims’ reactions.
In one clip, the cruelty escalates when one of the men holds his phone near a Jewish passerby and plays the Apple Pay sound effect, mockingly saying, “You are very rich, I just got £60 from you.”
Critics Slam ‘Playground Bullies’ for Antisemitic Behavior
The stunt has outraged campaigners, who say this isn’t a joke — it’s antisemitism, plain and simple.
The Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA) has condemned the videos and described the men involved as “playground bullies.”
A spokesperson for the CAA said, “Harassing Jewish people is not a prank but antisemitic abuse, and doing so from the comfort of your car is particularly cowardly.”
They also stated that this is not the first time one of the men has created videos that single out the Jewish community.
The group’s legal team is now reviewing the footage to explore legal action and ensure those responsible are identified and held accountable.
Identities of Those Involved Begin to Surface
The Combat Antisemitism movement identified one of the men in the videos as Polish kickboxer Kamil Galanty.
He was seen alongside another man who goes by the name Mati.
Although the original videos have since been deleted from Instagram and TikTok, they had already gone viral — racking up nearly a million likes. Disturbingly, the comment sections were flooded with antisemitic emojis, including rats, pigs, and noses.
Creators Try to Backpedal with Weak Disclaimer
Before the videos were taken down, the account behind the prank added a so-called disclaimer claiming the clips were “just jokes” and “not hate speech.”
The message read: “This video was made purely for humorous purposes… Please do not take it the wrong way.”
But for many in the Jewish community and beyond, the damage had already been done — and there was nothing humorous about it.
Police Confirm Investigation is Underway
Greater Manchester Police have confirmed they are investigating the footage and taking the incident seriously.
A spokesperson said a crime has officially been recorded and that multiple lines of inquiry are being pursued.
“We are working closely with partners to provide reassurance to the communities impacted,” the statement read.
“We encourage anyone who has been targeted to contact us via 999, 101, or our website.”