Two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green, north London, on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in an incident police have declared a terrorist attack. The Metropolitan Police arrested a 45-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder. ==
The incident, which occurred shortly after 11 a.m., saw the suspect armed with a knife, running along Golders Green Road and allegedly targeting individuals perceived as Jewish. CCTV footage captured the suspect chasing individuals, including one man described as being attacked while waiting for a bus outside a fruit store. Another video shows the suspect approaching police officers with a knife, before being tasered and apprehended.
The victims, aged in their 70s and 30s, sustained injuries and were taken to hospital. Both were reported to be in a "stable condition."== A witness described one victim, Shilome Rand, as being knifed in the chest shortly after leaving a synagogue.
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Official Response and Wider Context
"This was an attack on Londoners. It is an attack on British Jews."
The attack has prompted a high-level governmental response, with the Prime Minister convening a COBRA meeting to discuss the aftermath. Justice Minister Sarah Sackman noted the significance of the event, while other political figures, including the Conservative Party leader, have spoken out against the targeting of the Jewish community.==
Counter-terror police are leading the investigation, with authorities explicitly examining whether the attack deliberately targeted the Jewish community. This incident follows a series of alleged arson attacks on Jewish targets in London since March, including two previous incidents in Golders Green and an attempted firebombing of a synagogue. ==
Community Impact and Witness Accounts
The event has shaken the local community. Boy George, a resident of Golders Green, reportedly felt "panic in the air" and was left "in tears" by the incident. Community safety group Shomrim Northwest Community Patrol stated their members were on the scene within a minute of the attack beginning.
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The suspect is understood to have a prior conviction for attacking police officers. The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on the British government to implement stronger measures to protect its Jewish population, referencing perceived "weakness" in response to antisemitic incidents.==
Timeline of the Attack
11:15 a.m. BST: The suspect is first seen on CCTV footage on Highfield Avenue, armed with a knife.
Shortly after 11:15 a.m.: The suspect is seen on Golders Green Road, reportedly stabbing the first victim.
Following the stabbings: The suspect encounters police officers, attempting to stab them before being tasered and arrested.
The attack unfolded over a period of minutes, with multiple videos capturing different stages of the incident, from the suspect running along the street to his apprehension by authorities.
