What we know about the double stabbing in Golders Green, north London
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- Two Jewish men, aged 34 and 76, were stabbed in Golders Green, north London, in an attack declared a terrorist incident by police; both remain in stable condition in hospital.
- A 45-year-old British national of Somali origin was arrested at the scene, with officers using a Taser due to fears he was carrying an explosive device; he has a history of serious violence and mental health issues.
- The attack follows a series of recent incidents targeting Jewish communities in London, including arson attacks and violent assaults, raising concerns about rising antisemitic violence.
- Government and community leaders condemned the attack, with increased funding announced for police patrols and security in Jewish areas, while calls for more urgent protective measures continue.
- The incident has heightened fears among Jewish residents about safety, with officials describing attacks on Jewish people in the UK as the biggest national security emergency since 2017.
