Met police chief criticises Green party leader over post on Golders Green attack
Summary
The head of London's Metropolitan Police criticized Green party leader Zack Polanski for sharing a social media post accusing officers of excessive violence during the arrest of a stabbing suspect. The police chief defended his officers' actions during a difficult situation and called for public support, while the Green party acknowledged the need to understand the police response better.Key Facts
- Two Jewish people were stabbed in Golders Green, north-west London.
- Police detained a suspect and used a stun gun during the arrest.
- A social media post claimed officers violently kicked a mentally ill man in the head after he was incapacitated.
- Met Police Commissioner Mark Rowley said this claim was inaccurate and praised the officers’ efforts.
- Rowley sent a letter to Green leader Zack Polanski, criticizing him for sharing the post without comment.
- Polanski and the Green party called for more clarity on the police response.
- The Met Police has requested 300 additional officers to protect Jewish communities in London.
- A government minister confirmed that discussions are ongoing regarding this request due to concerns about rising antisemitism in the UK.
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