Police on duty outside Golders Green tube station in London, Thursday, April 30, 2026, near the scene where two people were recently stabbed in the Golders Green neighbourhood, that has a large Jewish community.
A 45-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder in the stabbings of two Jewish men in London. Essa Suleiman was remanded into custody after appearing in Westminster Magistrates’ Court on two counts of the charge related to the attack in Golders Green, and a third related to an attack elsewhere in the city the same day that left a man with minor injuries. The British government pledged to tackle antisemitism after the stabbings Wednesday. Britain’s official terror threat level has been raised from substantial to severe.
Britain's prime minister has warned tougher action is needed against certain chants at pro-Palestinian protests. Concerns are growing over the safety of British Jews after two Jewish men were stabbed in London this week. Prime Minister Keir Starmer says some Gaza war protests may need to be banned. He highlights chants like “globalize the intifada” as problematic. A man was charged Friday with attempted murder for the Wednesday attack in Golders Green. Police call it terrorism. The U.K.'s terror threat level has been raised to severe. Authorities cite increased threats from Islamist and extreme right groups.