Two Jewish men were victims of a violent stabbing incident in Golders Green, North London, resulting in serious injuries. The police arrested a suspect after using tasers on Golders Green Road. The volunteer Jewish neighborhood watch group, Shomrim London, reported that the attacker, armed with a knife, targeted Jewish members of the public.
According to a witness, one man was stabbed near shops, and the other outside a synagogue. Both victims are receiving medical treatment from Hatzola, a Jewish medical service. The incident occurred close to where Hatzola’s ambulances were previously set on fire.
The Metropolitan Police initiated a Counter Terrorism Policing-led investigation into a suspected arson attack at the Iran Memorial Wall on Limes Avenue, Golders Green. The memorial wall commemorates protesters killed in Iran, located near a Jewish center. The suspected arson occurred at midnight and was reported later the same day.
Labour MP Catherine West expressed concern in the Commons about the stabbings, emphasizing the repeated violence against the Jewish community. The Prime Minister and Keir Starmer also condemned the attacks and highlighted the need to support the police investigation.
The Community Security Trust is collaborating with authorities to address the incident and ensure a robust response. Witnesses described how the stabbings unfolded near a synagogue and on a nearby street. Pictures and videos from the scene captured the arrest of the suspect and the aftermath of the attack.
The Community Security Trust and Shomrim are actively involved in assisting the police with the investigation. Shomrim, a volunteer Jewish civilian security patrol, quickly responded to the attack and helped detain the suspect, leading to his arrest. Both victims are receiving treatment, with one being airlifted for further medical care.
The incident has raised concerns within the Jewish community, especially following recent attacks on Jewish organizations. Police are conducting a thorough investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice.