Golders Green stabbing suspect was previously referred to Prevent
Summary
A man named Essa Suleiman, who was previously referred to the UK government's Prevent program, is suspected of stabbing two Jewish men in Golders Green, north London. Suleiman remains in police custody while the attack is being investigated as a terrorist incident.Key Facts
- Essa Suleiman, aged 45, was arrested for stabbing two Jewish men, aged 34 and 76, in Golders Green, London.
- Suleiman was referred to Prevent, the UK’s counter-extremism program, in 2020, but the case was closed the same year.
- Suleiman was born in Somalia and came to the UK as a child in the early 1990s; he is now a British citizen.
- Police say Suleiman has a history of serious violence and mental health issues.
- The attack has been declared a terrorist incident by the Metropolitan Police.
- Officers detained Suleiman using a Taser, fearing he might have carried an explosive device.
- The two victims are in stable condition in hospital after receiving treatment at the scene.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer promised strong action to protect British Jews and address antisemitism.
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