What is Prevent? The anti-terror unit that Golders Green attack suspect was referred to
The suspect in the Golders Green knife attack in north London was previously referred to the UK government's counter-extremism programme, Prevent, according to police. The man, a British citizen originally from Somalia, was arrested following the stabbing of two Jewish men. Authorities have confirmed a £25 million funding boost for security at Jewish institutions amid heightened patrols and an ongoing investigation.
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NewsUKHome NewsWhat is Prevent? The anti-terror unit that Golders Green attack suspect was referred toThe suspect was detained and arrested by officers in Golders Green following the suspected terror attackAlbert Toth Thursday 30 April 2026 17:15 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"CF1:2684842To1","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/prevent-anti-terror-golders-green-attack-b2968191.html","title":"What is Prevent? The anti-terror unit that Golders Green suspect was referred to"}}Starmer tells the nation of his…
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