It's a miracle I survived, Golders Green victim tells BBC
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- Shloime Rand, a Jewish man stabbed in the Golders Green attack, described his survival as a "very big miracle" and expressed gratitude for being alive despite serious chest injuries.
- The suspect, Essa Suleiman, a 45-year-old British citizen originally from Somalia, remains in police custody on suspicion of attempted murder; he has a history of serious violence and mental health issues and was previously referred to the government's Prevent counter-terrorism program.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer pledged to strengthen security and intensify efforts to combat antisemitism, while Rand criticized the government’s response as insufficient, highlighting growing fear within the Jewish community.
- UK Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis and the Board of Deputies of British Jews called for meaningful action and stricter enforcement to address and deter antisemitism in the country.
