Starmer vows action after London 'terrorist incident' stabbing of two Jewish men; suspect identified as British national
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People attend a protest in the Golders Green neighbourhood of north London, on April 29, 2026, following the stabbing of two people Photograph: (AFP)
London stabbing of two Jewish men is now declared a ‘terrorist incident’; Prime Minister Keir Starmer vows urgent action as UK faces rising antisemitic attacks
UK police are investigating a stabbing attack in north London as a “terrorist incident” after two Jewish men were wounded in Golders Green, an area with a large Jewish community. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer led strong political condemnation of the attack and convened an emergency government response meeting. Speaking after the Cobra meeting, Starmer said: “The government is taking action in relation to security, cohesion, extremism,” he added. “But of course it's our responsibility to coordinate the immediate response here to this appalling attack, to ensure security is in place.”
He later stressed increased protection for Jewish communities: “It’s our job to make sure [Jewish communities] feel safe and secure. It’s our job to make sure that we absolutely deal with the roots of antisemitism and extremism,” he says, “that is what we will do.” Police said a 45-year-old suspect was arrested after allegedly attempting to stab officers. Two victims, aged 76 and 34, are in stable condition in the hospital. Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor confirmed the case is being treated as a terrorist incident and said counter-terror police are working with intelligence agencies to assess links and motive. The attacks come amid a recent wave of arson incidents targeting synagogues and Jewish institutions in north London, raising fears of escalating violence.
King Charles III said he was “deeply concerned,” while security agencies and community groups have increased protective measures. A group called HAYI, described by monitoring sources as a little-known extremist-linked organisation, has claimed responsibility for related attacks, though authorities have not verified the claim. Jewish volunteer groups, including Shomrim and Hatzola, helped intervene and treat victims at the scene.
Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis named the victims using their Hebrew names and urged prayers for recovery: “Please join me in praying for a swift and complete recovery for the victims of today’s attack.” Chief rabbi Ephraim Mirvis has named the stabbing victims, using their Hebrew names, as Nachman Moshe ben Chaya Sarah and Moshe Ben Baila in a post on X. Community leaders warned that the situation feels “relentless,” while insisting Jewish life will not be forced into hiding. Police have arrested 28 people in connection with a series of attacks linked to rising tensions since the US-Iran conflict escalation earlier this year.
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Watch the video released by the Metropolitan Police
The Metropolitan Police has released body-worn camera footage showing officers responding to the stabbing attack in north London. The clip appears to show the suspect advancing toward officers before a Taser is deployed. Officers can be heard repeatedly shouting, “Drop the knife,” as they attempt to control the situation.
“Yeah, I got it,” someone can be heard saying before the knife is seen being thrown aside. The footage then shows officers restraining the suspect and placing him in handcuffs while informing him that he is under arrest on suspicion of attempted murder. “The suspect refused to show his hands, was violent and continued to pose a clear threat,” the Metropolitan Police said in a statement released alongside the video.
Who is the suspect?
The suspect, a 45-year-old man, was later identified by police as a British national born in Somalia. The force also confirmed that officers are currently searching an address in south-east London as part of the investigation.
