What we know about the Golders Green stabbings
Two Jewish men, aged 34 and 76, were stabbed in Golders Green, north London, in an attack that police have declared a terrorist incident. A 45-year-old British national born in Somalia was arrested and suspected of attempted murder, with police citing concerns over terrorism and a possible explosive device. The suspect had a history of serious violence and mental health issues, and authorities are investigating whether the attack specifically targeted the Jewish community.
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What we know about the Golders Green stabbings39 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAlicia CurryPA MediaTwo Jewish men have been stabbed in Golders Green, north London, an attack police have declared as a terrorist incident.The men, named locally as Shilome Rand, 34, and Moshe Shine, 76, remain in a stable condition in hospital. A 45-year-old man has been arrested.It comes after a spate of arson attacks against Jewish property in London in recent weeks.Here is what we know so far.What happened?The Metropolitan Police said its officers responded at 11:16 BST on Wednesday after receiving reports that people had been stabbed in Highfield Avenue, which runs off Golders Green Road.The suspect is first seen on CCTV footage taken on Highfield Avenue, timestamped at 11:15 BST.He is…
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