British police charge man with stabbing attack on two Jewish Londoners
A 45-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a bladed article following a stabbing attack on two Jewish men in Golders Green, north London. The victims, aged 76 and 34, were injured in a daylight attack and are now in stable condition. The incident has prompted increased security concerns and criticism of the government's response to rising hate crimes.
- ▪Essa Suleiman was charged with two counts of attempted murder and one count of possession of a bladed article.
- ▪The attack occurred on April 29 in Golders Green, an area with a large Jewish population.
- ▪The victims, aged 76 and 34, were hospitalized in stable condition.
- ▪British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged to enhance security for the Jewish community after the attack.
- ▪The UK's terrorism threat level was raised to 'severe', indicating another attack is highly likely within six months.
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British police charge man with stabbing attack on two Jewish LondonersSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxTwo men were stabbed on April 29 in Golders Green, a north London area with a large Jewish population.PHOTO: AFPPublished May 01, 2026, 02:40 PMUpdated May 01, 2026, 02:40 PMLONDON – The British police said on May 1 that they had charged a 45-year-old man over the stabbing of two Jewish men in north London, the latest in a string of hate attacks.“Essa Suleiman...
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