Two Jewish men stabbed in north London

ALBAWABA- British police have declared a stabbing attack in north London a terrorist incident after two Jewish men were wounded in Golders Green on Wednesday morning, raising fresh concerns over security within the Jewish community.

The attack took place shortly after 11:16 BST on Highfield Avenue in Barnet, where a 45-year-old man allegedly stabbed two men, one in his 70s and another in his 30s, before attempting to attack responding police officers.

Officers used a Taser to subdue the suspect and arrested him on suspicion of attempted murder. No police officers were injured during the incident. Both victims were treated at the scene before being taken to the hospital, where they remain in stable condition.

Counter Terrorism Policing has taken over the investigation and is working to determine the suspect’s identity, background, nationality, and possible motives, including whether the attack specifically targeted members of the Jewish community.

Community security organisation Shomrim said the suspect was seen running along Golders Green Road armed with a knife and attempting to stab Jewish pedestrians. Residents reportedly intervened and helped restrain him before police arrived.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the attack as “utterly appalling” and convened an emergency COBRA meeting, saying that “attacks on our Jewish community are attacks on Britain itself.”

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the government would do everything possible to ensure the safety of Jewish citizens, while London Mayor Sadiq Khan described it as an “appalling attack on two Jewish Londoners” and confirmed increased police presence across the area.

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley reportedly faced criticism from some members of the Jewish community during a visit to the scene, with some calling for his resignation amid broader concerns over rising antisemitic incidents in the capital.

Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor of Counter Terrorism Policing said the investigation remains at an early stage but is progressing rapidly, while local police leaders said officers would maintain a visible presence to reassure residents and support the affected community.