Golders Green attack suspect referred to Prevent scheme in 2020, say police
Summary
The man arrested for the Golders Green double stabbing in London was referred to the Prevent program, which works to stop extremism, in 2020. Police are treating the attack as terrorism and are investigating if the victims were targeted because they were Jewish.Key Facts
- The suspect was referred to Prevent in 2020 but his case was closed within six weeks.
- Prevent is a government program aimed at stopping people from becoming extremists.
- The attack happened on a Wednesday in Golders Green, north-west London.
- Police arrested a 45-year-old man born in Somalia who is a UK citizen.
- The man is suspected of attempted murder and is in police custody.
- Police say the suspect has a history of violence and mental health problems.
- The investigation is ongoing, and police have not shared more details.
- Police are focused on finding justice for the victims of the attack.
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