Mystery of pop-up ‘terror group’ which claimed responsibility for Golders Green attacks
A previously obscure group calling itself Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya (HAYI) has claimed responsibility for the Golders Green stabbing attack in London, though evidence suggests the claim may be opportunistic and unsubstantiated. The suspect, a 45-year-old British national with a history of violence and mental health issues, was apprehended by police. Experts note that the group's video used publicly available footage and lacked the hallmarks of authentic terrorist propaganda, raising doubts about its legitimacy.
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NewsUKHome NewsMystery of pop-up Iran-linked ‘terror group’ which claimed responsibility for Golders Green attacksA group called Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya has made unsubstantiated claims of responsibility for several attacks targeting Jewish people and businessesHolly Bancroft Home Affairs Correspondent Thursday 30 April 2026 10:20 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2967874","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/golders-green-stabbing-attack-london-harakat-hayi-b2967874.html","title":"Mystery of pop-up ‘terror group’ who claimed…
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