'I held down Golders Green suspect' says volunteer who grabbed ankle
A Shomrim volunteer named Isaac helped restrain a suspect during a stabbing attack in Golders Green, London, that injured two men, one of whom was seriously hurt. Isaac chased the suspect, held his ankle to prevent escape, and assisted police after they arrived and used a Taser. The suspect, Essa Suleiman, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and has a history of violence and mental health issues, including a prior referral to the government's Prevent programme.
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'I held down Golders Green suspect' says volunteer who grabbed ankle25 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleVinnie O’DowdBBCIsaac, a volunteer from community security group Shomrim, had been driving nearby when he heard the commotionA volunteer has described how he chased and restrained the suspect in Wednesday's Golders Green stabbing attack that left two men in hospital.Shloime Rand, 34, and Moshe Shine, 76, were stabbed in the north London neighbourhood and remain in a stable condition. A 45-year-old man, Essa Suleiman, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody.Isaac, a volunteer with community security group Shomrim, had been driving away from his office when he heard a commotion and left his car.
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