London Stabbing Declared Terror Incident Targeting Jewish Men

A stabbing attack on two Jewish men in north London has been declared a terror incident. Authorities are investigating whether the Jewish community was deliberately targeted.

The attack occurred in Golders Green, a neighborhood with a significant Jewish population. Two men, aged 34 and 76, were hospitalized with knife wounds. A 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Police are examining potential connections to a recent arson attack on ambulances owned by the Jewish-run charity Hatzolah and attacks on synagogues and other Jewish sites in the capital.

The suspect has a history of "serious violence and mental health issues," according to Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated, "Attacks on our Jewish community are attacks on Britain." Mayor of London Sadiq Khan called the incident "appalling."

Volunteers from Hatzolah and Shomrim, a Jewish civilian patrol, responded to the scene. Shomrim reported detaining the suspect before police arrived and arrested him.