Man charged with attempted murder after stabbings of Jewish men in London
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A 45-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following the stabbings of two Jewish men in London's Golders Green neighborhood. The suspect, Essa Suleiman, faces three counts of attempted murder, including one from a separate incident the same day. The attacks have heightened concerns in the Jewish community and prompted the UK government to pledge increased security and action against antisemitism.
- ▪Essa Suleiman, a Somalia-born British citizen, was charged with three counts of attempted murder related to stabbings in London on April 29, 2026.
- ▪The victims, aged 34 and 76, were seriously injured in Golders Green, a neighborhood with a large Jewish community; one has been discharged, and the other is in stable condition.
- ▪Suleiman was previously referred to the UK government's Prevent program in 2020, though his file was closed the same year.
- ▪Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to increase security for Jewish communities and combat rising antisemitism.
- ▪The UK's terror threat level was raised to 'severe' following the attacks, indicating that an attack is highly likely in the next six months.
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World Man charged with attempted murder after stabbings of Jewish men in London May 1, 20264:09 AM ET By The Associated Press 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. Alastair Grant/AP hide caption toggle caption Alastair Grant/AP LONDON — A 45-year-old man was charged Friday with attempted murder in the stabbings of two Jewish men in London, the latest in a string of attacks that have sparked fear and anger in Britain's Jewish community. Police said Essa Suleiman faces two counts of the charge related to the attack in Golders Green.
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