Terrorist Stabbing Attack on Two Jewish Men in Golders Green, London

Two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green, north London, in an incident declared a terrorist attack by the Metropolitan Police.

The victims, Shilome Rand, 34, and Moshe Shine, 76, were treated at the scene and are now in stable condition in hospital.

A 45-year-old British national born in Somalia was Tasered and arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

The suspect also attempted to stab attending officers but no police were injured.

The attack occurred on Highfield Avenue, off Golders Green Road, with police responding at 11:16 BST on Wednesday after reports of stabbings.

Officers released bodycam footage showing the arrest, where the suspect resisted and posed a clear threat by holding a sharp object and attempting to attack officers.

The officers used a Taser and physical force to detain him.

Police are investigating a prior altercation involving the same suspect earlier that day in Southwark, where the occupant suffered minor injuries.

The Metropolitan Police are searching an address in south-east London linked to the suspect.

Shilome Rand described being stabbed in the chest after leaving his local synagogue and expressed concern over the impact of such attacks on the community.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer condemned the attack as an "antisemitic attack" and described it as "utterly appalling," emphasizing that attacks on the Jewish community are attacks on Britain.

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley praised the officers' courage, noting they were unarmed and feared the suspect might have an explosive device.

The suspect has a history of serious violence and mental health issues.

The incident is part of a series of antisemitic attacks in the UK, raising concerns about community safety.

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