Man charged after stabbing of two Jewish men in north London
UK police have charged Essa Suleiman with attempted murder after two Jewish men were stabbed in north London. The attack in Golders Green has heightened concerns within the Jewish community, with many criticising the authorities for not doing enough. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to increase security for Jewish communities and called for unity against antisemitism. The terrorism threat level in the UK has been raised, and extra funding has been allocated for protective measures.
What we know
- Essa Suleiman has been charged with three counts of attempted murder and possession of a bladed article.
- The Golders Green stabbing was declared a “terrorist incident” and is being investigated by Counter Terrorism Policing.
- Two men, aged 76 and 34, were treated for stab wounds; the 34-year-old has been released from hospital, while the 76-year-old remains in stable condition.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited the scene, faced criticism, and promised more security for Jewish communities.
- The UK’s terrorism threat level has been raised to “severe,” and an extra £25 million has been allocated for protective security at Jewish sites.
