Zack Polanski’s criticism of Golders Green attack arrest will have ‘chilling effect’, says Met chief
Summary
The Metropolitan police chief criticized Green party leader Zack Polanski for sharing a post that questioned how officers arrested a suspect involved in a stabbing attack in Golders Green, London. The police say the arrest was necessary to protect the community and warn that public criticism could discourage officers from doing their jobs.Key Facts
- Two Jewish people were stabbed in Golders Green, a neighborhood in north-west London.
- Police arrested a 45-year-old man and used a stun gun to control him.
- The attack is being treated as terrorism, and the Crown Prosecution Service is involved.
- Zack Polanski shared a post accusing police of using excessive force on the suspect.
- Met Police Chief Mark Rowley said the post was inaccurate and praised officers for their actions.
- Rowley warned that criticizing police publicly could discourage them and harm community safety.
- The Jewish community in London has faced multiple targeted attacks recently and feels scared.
- The Green party expressed solidarity with the Jewish community and said more information about the police response is needed.
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