UK vows to tackle antisemitism 'emergency' as police probe double stabbing attack
The UK government declared an antisemitism 'emergency' and pledged 25 million pounds for enhanced security at Jewish institutions following a double stabbing in London's Golders Green. Two Jewish men, aged 34 and 76, were seriously injured in the attack and are in stable condition, while a 45-year-old suspect has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Police are investigating the incident as a potential act of terrorism, with probes into possible links to Iranian proxies and the attacker's motive.
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Protesters hold posters near the scene where two people were stabbed yesterday in the Golders Green neighborhood, that has a large Jewish community, in London, Thursday (local time) AP-Yonhap The British government on Thursday said the country was facing an antisemitism “emergency” and pledged funding to increase security for Jewish communities after a string of arson attacks and a double stabbing.It announced 25 million pounds ($34 million) for more police patrols and protection around synagogues, schools and community centers after an attack on two Jewish men on Wednesday. The victims, aged 34 and 76, were stabbed and seriously injured in Golders Green, an area in north London that is an epicenter of Britain's Jewish community.
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