Jewish Londoners describe "utter horror" and living in fear after latest attack
Jewish residents in London expressed fear and outrage following a stabbing attack that wounded two Jewish men in Golders Green, describing a climate of growing antisemitism and calling for stronger government action. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced public criticism during a visit to the area, as community members said recent violence was both predictable and part of a broader pattern of rising hate crimes. The government announced additional funding for security measures, but activists argue that inflammatory rhetoric has gone unchecked for too long.
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World Jewish Londoners describe "utter horror" and living in fear after latest attack, demand government action By Inaya Folarin Iman April 30, 2026 / 2:19 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google London — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was heckled Thursday during a visit to North London, a day after two Jewish men were wounded in a stabbing attack — the latest in a series of incidents that one of Starmer's cabinet members has called an antisemitism emergency.As he arrived in the Golders Green neighborhood, which has long been a hub of the British Jewish community, to meet members of the emergency services, loud booing could be heard and some residents shouted insults including "traitor" and "coward." A string of recent attacks, including arson targeting synagogues and other Jewish…
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