SOURCE :- THE AGE NEWS
Following a number of arson attacks on churches and Israeli organizations, social leaders condemned the murder, and the Israeli government demanded more action to put an end to the threats.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed the attack on Wednesday morning in London (around 10 p.m. AEST ) and said its officers responded to the incident when they heard of people being stabbed in the area of Golders Green, a city with a large Jewish population. Highfield Avenue, Barnet, is close to the area.
It was deemed a criminal incident by the authorities.
The 34 and 76-year-old men were treated for stab wounds at the scene and taken to a hospital where they are currently in a stable state.
The suspect also made an attempted attack to police, but was tasered before being taken into custody. No soldiers were hurt, according to the authorities.
The reported intruder, 45, was detained on suspicion of murder. According to the officers, they were “working to demonstrate his nationality and history.”
The Counter Terrorism unit’s professional officers are leading the investigation, which highlights the issue over the recent spate of attacks that have terrorized members of the Hebrew community.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer thanked the officers and Israeli organizations for their prompt actions.
” Golders Green’s racist attack is absolutely horrible. Attacks on Britain are problems on our Jewish neighborhood, he said.
A suspect was seen running along Golders Green Road on Wednesday night, according to the safety agency Shomrim, with a knife in hand and attempting to kill Jews in the crowd.
The suspect was detained by Shomrim individuals before being detained by police, who shot the man with a stun gun before making an arrest.
A man was also detained after a weapon strike, according to a different organization, the Community Security Trust.
Following new arson attacks that targeted Jewish locations in London, including a temple and a foundation’s ambulances in Golders Green, the affair follows.
The Hebrew ambulances were set on fire near a British church, shattering panels, and causing explosions on a private street by an Iranian terrorist group.
Counterterrorists are looking into whether Iranian proxy orchestrated the burning problems.
Immediately after the attack, the Israeli Foreign Ministry posted a video on social media claiming that the British government needed to do more to solve the issue.
The British government can no longer claim that this is under control, according to the ministry. After attacks on churches, Jewish institutions, group ambulances, and presently Jews targeted in Golders Green, the government has launched an investigation.
The claims of Prime Minister Keir Starmer are insufficient to address the root causes of racism in the United Kingdom.
American Jews don’t need emergency volunteers and security guards to live as Jews, they may. Enough said. The UK may take a stand and act quickly.
The head of counter-terrorism police, Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor, stated that soldiers were working with safety to provide a “full knowledge image” of the invasion.
He added,” I can also ensure that this has now officially been declared a terrorist event.”
” One of the questions that needs to be looked into is whether this invasion was purposefully aimed at the Jewish community in London.
That community is strong right now, but they will be very worried as a result of what has happened today, especially in the wake of other recent events.
I want to make it clear that police forces nationwide and in the country are collaborating to provide extra support and encouragement.
” And we ask that the people keep an eye on their neighbors who may be concerned this evening.”
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