Condemnation as pro-Palestinian sticker placed over star of David on Amy Winehouse statue

Environment secretary Steve Barclay says incident is deeply concerning' and reiterates government commitment to combatting antisemitism

A statue of Amy Winehouse in her former home of Camden has had a pro-Palestinian sticker placed over a star of David necklace, prompting condemnation from many including environment secretary Steve Barclay.

Metropolitan police acknowledged the incident would cause upset to many people", and said they were making inquiries with Camden Market to establish the circumstances and what evidence, such as CCTV footage, may be available".