UK terrorism threat level raised to severe after Golders Green attack
The UK's terrorism threat level has been raised from 'substantial' to 'severe', indicating a high likelihood of an attack in the next six months, following a stabbing incident in Golders Green targeting two Jewish men. Authorities stated the decision was influenced by broader Islamist and extreme right-wing threats, not solely the recent attack. The government and police have emphasized increased vigilance, additional security measures, and support for the Jewish community amid a series of recent incidents.
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UK terrorism threat level raised to severe after Golders Green attack25 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleThomas MackintoshEPAPolice declared Wednesday's double stabbing in Golders Green a terrorist incidentThe terrorism threat level in the UK has been increased by the government from "substantial" to "severe" - meaning that a terrorist attack is considered highly likely in the next six months.It comes after two Jewish men were stabbed in north London on Wednesday in an attack the Metropolitan Police is treating as a terrorist incident.The government said on Thursday evening that the increase in the threat level was not solely as a result of the Golders Green attack, but had also been "driven by an increase in broader Islamist and extreme right-wing" threats.Wednesday's attack…
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