Met chief defends knife attack officers after Greens criticism
Summary
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley defended officers involved in stopping a knife attack in Golders Green, north London. The officers used a Taser and physical force to control a suspect who had stabbed two men. Sir Mark responded after Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticized the police’s actions based on a social media post.Key Facts
- The suspect stabbed two Jewish men in Golders Green before police arrived.
- Officers used a Taser and kicked the suspect's head repeatedly while trying to take away a knife.
- The suspect stayed violent and did not show his hands even after being Tasered.
- The police feared the suspect might have an explosive device.
- Sir Mark Rowley said the criticism was based on “inaccurate and misinformed” comments.
- Body-camera footage of the incident was released, showing officers shouting commands to the suspect.
- The police classified the attack as a terrorist incident.
- The suspect, Essa Suleiman, has a history of violence and mental health issues and is in custody for attempted murder.
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