London Police Declare Stabbing of Two Jewish Men as Terrorist Incident
Two Jewish men were stabbed in London's Golders Green area, with police arresting a 45-year-old suspect and declaring the attack a terrorist incident.
Two Jewish men, aged 34 and 76, were stabbed in London's Golders Green area on Wednesday. Both victims are hospitalized in stable condition. A 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. The Metropolitan Police have declared the attack a terrorist incident.
The suspect was reportedly seen running along Golders Green Road, armed with a knife and attempting to stab Jewish members of the public. Members of the Jewish security organization Shomrim detained the suspect before police arrived and used a stun gun to arrest him.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the attack, stating that such acts target British values. King Charles III expressed deep concern over the incident. Metropolitan Police Chief Mark Rowley described it as another horrendous act of violence directed against Jewish communities.
This stabbing follows a series of antisemitic incidents in London, including recent arson attacks on Jewish sites. Counterterrorism police are investigating potential links between these events and possible connections to Iranian proxies. Authorities have made several arrests in relation to these incidents.
Community leaders have called for meaningful action to address the rising wave of anti-Jewish hatred. Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis emphasized the need for every institution, community, and leader to confront this hatred together.