Man appears in court over attempted murders of three people in London knife attacks
Essa Suleiman has appeared in Westminster magistrates court facing charges of attempted murder over three separate knife attacks in London. He is accused of attacking a man in Southwark over a personal dispute and later stabbing two Orthodox Jewish men in Golders Green. Suleiman was arrested with the help of a stun gun, suffered a medical episode, and has been remanded in custody until his next hearing on 15 May.
- ▪Essa Suleiman attacked Ishmail Hussein at his home in Southwark.
- ▪He then stabbed two Orthodox Jewish men, Shloime Rand and 76-year-old Norman Shine, in Golders Green.
- ▪A bystander attempted to disarm Suleiman, and additional charges may follow regarding that intervention.
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Essa Suleiman appeared at Westminster magistrates court in central London and spoke only to confirm his name and address. Photograph: Elizabeth Cook/PAView image in fullscreenEssa Suleiman appeared at Westminster magistrates court in central London and spoke only to confirm his name and address. Photograph: Elizabeth Cook/PAUK newsMan charged with attempted murders of three people in London knife attacksEssa Suleiman is accused of stabbing two Jewish men in Golders Green and attacking another over personal dispute in south LondonKevin RawlinsonFri 1 May 2026 07.55 EDTFirst published on Fri 1 May 2026 07.52 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA man has appeared in court charged with the attempted murders of three people during a series of knife attacks in London.Essa Suleiman is accused…
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