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UK police say London stabbing of 2 Jewish men is terrorist incident

London police say the stabbing of two Jewish men on Wednesday has been declared a terrorist incident.
Metropolitan Police say they are investigating whether the attack…

By Samantha Johnson / April 29, 2026

London police say the stabbing of two Jewish men on Wednesday has been declared a terrorist incident.

Metropolitan Police say they are investigating whether the attack specifically targeted the Jewish community.

The force says the incident, in the Golders Green area, left two men, aged 34 and 76, hospitalised with knife wounds.

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A 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Police are investigating whether the stabbings are linked to recent arson attacks on synagogues and other Jewish sites in the British capital.

Police officers at the scene of a stabbing in London on Wednesday. Photo: EPA
Police officers at the scene of a stabbing in London on Wednesday. Photo: EPA

“Attacks on our Jewish community are attacks on Britain,” Prime Minister Keir Starmer said.

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