London Stabbing: Terrorist Incident Targets Jewish Community | Arrest Made
- Two Jewish men were stabbed and injured in London on Wednesday in what police have declared an act of terrorism.
- The attack occurred in the Golders Green area of London, which has a large Jewish population.
- “It was another horrendous act of violence directed against our Jewish communities,” said Metropolitan Police chief Mark Rowley.
Two Jewish men were stabbed and injured in London on Wednesday in what police have declared an act of terrorism. A 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, according to reports from the Associated Press and the Metropolitan Police.
The attack occurred in the Golders Green area of London, which has a large Jewish population. The victims, aged 34 and 76, were hospitalized with knife wounds, the Metropolitan Police stated.
“It was another horrendous act of violence directed against our Jewish communities,” said Metropolitan Police chief Mark Rowley. Counterterror police are investigating whether the stabbings are connected to recent arson attacks targeting synagogues and other Jewish sites in the British capital.
Political Condemnation
The stabbings have drawn swift condemnation from political leaders. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated, “Attacks on our Jewish community are attacks on Britain,” and convened a meeting of the government’s emergency committee to discuss the response. King Charles expressed his “deep concern” regarding the incident, according to a statement released by Buckingham Palace.
The incident comes amid heightened concerns over antisemitism in the United Kingdom. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the full extent of the attack and any potential motives.