Two Jewish men are seriously injured after being stabbed in Golders Green, north London
A man with a knife was seen running down the high street attempting to stab Jewish people, the Jewish security group Shomrim says
A local resident says one man was stabbed outside shops, and another outside a synagogue
Shomrim says it responded immediately and detained a suspect
It says police arrived and Tasered a man who was then arrested
Board of Deputies says it's working with police to ensure 'forceful response'
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The Board of Deputies of British Jews has also issued a statement.
"We are aware of a reported stabbing incident in Golders Green, with two injured," it says on X.
"The police have apprehended a suspect.
"We are liaising with the CST [Community Security Trust], government and police to understand what has happened and ensure a forceful response."
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Adapted by ASEAN Now. 29 April 2026
UPDATE
Suspect detained after incident
Shomrim, which operates in the area, said its members detained a male suspect following the attack. The group said the incident involved attempts to stab “Jewish members of the public.”
According to Shomrim, the suspect had been seen running along Golders Green Road armed with a knife.
Political leaders condemn attack
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the incident as an “utterly appalling” antisemitic attack in a post on X, adding that “attacks on our Jewish community are attacks on Britain.”
London Mayor Sadiq Khan also condemned the violence, calling it an “appalling attack on two Jewish Londoners.” He said there would be increased police visibility in the area.
Recent incidents in the area
The stabbing follows a series of incidents in the same neighbourhood, which has a large Jewish population and is home to several synagogues, schools and restaurants.
In recent weeks, an arson attack on several ambulances in the area was condemned by Starmer as a “deeply shocking antisemitic” act. A separate suspected arson incident was also reported earlier this week.
Authorities have not yet released further details about the suspect or the condition of the victims.
Adapted by ASEAN Now. 29 April 2026
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