British-Somali man stabs two Jewish men outside synagogue
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Updated · Fox News · May 6
British-Somali man stabs two Jewish men outside synagogue
11 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 6
The 45-year-old suspect was arrested after the attack in Golders Green, north London, which injured a 70-year-old man and another victim in his 30s.
The UK raised its national threat level from substantial to severe, saying an attack is highly likely within six months, while police continued investigating the suspected antisemitic assault.
The stabbings followed other recent antisemitic incidents in the area, including firebombed Jewish ambulances and a burned Oct. 7 memorial, intensifying pressure on Keir Starmer's government to act.
With antisemitic violence soaring, can the UK's new security plan prevent another fatal attack?
Could the UK government face international prosecution for failing to prevent antisemitic terror on its soil?
The London attacker was known to authorities. Why did the UK's deradicalisation scheme fail so catastrophically?
Inside the Golders Green Attack: Terrorism, Prevention Failures, and Rising Antisemitism in the UK
Overview
On April 29, 2026, Essa Suleiman attacked two Jewish men in Golders Green, London, causing serious injuries and sparking shock in the community. Suleiman, with a history of violence and mental health challenges, had previously been referred to the UK Prevent program, which was closed prematurely. This attack occurred amid a surge of antisemitic violence linked to the Iran-backed group HAYI, prompting the UK government to raise the terrorism threat level and increase security funding. In response, authorities established a specialist police team and pledged tougher laws against foreign interference, while community leaders called for addressing the root causes of antisemitism beyond security measures.