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Two Jewish people have been attacked in north London's Golders Green in yet another apparent antisemitic attack. UK PM Keir Starmer called the incident ‘deeply concerning’ in Parliament. The antisemitic incidents have been on a rise ever since the US and Israel launched a war against Iran.
Two people were stabbed in London on Wednesday | Representational image(Pixabay)At least two people have been stabbed in the UK's Golders Green, located in North London, on Wednesday (local time), CNN reported, citing a local Jewish neighbourhood watch group.
A man has reportedly been detained, and several emergency service vehicles, including an ambulance and a police helicopter, arrived at the scene.
Another antisemitic attack in London
According to Shomrim, the local security group, the suspect was seen running along Golders Green Road and was armed with a knife. He was attempting to stab Jewish members of the public, the group noted, adding that it responded immediately.
Additionally, the police cordoned off a large part of the road. Video circulating on social media showed a man being detained by police officials, as well as two men in plain clothes.
Responding to the attack, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the incident "deeply concerning" in Parliament after news broke, adding that an investigation was now underway and the UK needs to be "absolutely clear in our determination to deal with any of these offences, the likes of which we’ve seen too much recently," NBC reported.
Antisemitic attacks rise in London
The Jewish community in London has recently been targeted by a series of antisemitic attacks. In March, arsonists set fire to four ambulances that belonged to a Jewish charity in north London's Golders Green. Subsequently, four people were charged by the police.
Weeks later, a synagogue and the former premises of a Jewish charity, both in north London, were also attacked.
Earlier on Monday, the British police arrested a 37-year-old man for reportedly carrying out a series of attacks on Jewish-linked premises in northwest London, The Times of Israel reported.
The suspect was arrested “on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts and has been taken to a London police station for questioning.” According to the statement, "The arrest is part of an ongoing CTP London investigation into a series of attacks on premises linked to the Jewish community in north west London, an attack on a Persian-language media organization, and the discovery of jars of a non-hazardous substance in Kensington Gardens."
UK PM plans new powers to ban state-backed terror groups
According to a BBC report, the Starmer-led government is planning to bring in new anti-terror powers that would allow it to ban state threats like Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the next parliamentary session.
This would allow the UK government to label these state-backed groups as terrorist organisations. The development comes as Labour MPs have urged the Starmer-led government to impose a ban on the IRGC after a spate of antisemitic attacks since the war in Iran broke out in late February.
An Islamist group suspected of having Iranian links, Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia, claimed responsibility for a recent attack on Jewish community ambulances in north London, along with other incidents in the UK and Europe.
Iran is using criminal proxies in the UK
Reuters reported that officials have recently warned that Iran has sought to use criminal proxies to carry out hostile activity in the UK.
That warning comes at a time when antisemitic attacks have been rising in Britain, since the October 2023 Hamas assault on Israel that triggered the war in Gaza. The most severe antisemitic incident last year was the Manchester attack, which killed two Jewish worshippers during Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
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Swati Gandhi is a digital journalist with over four years of experience, specialising in international and geopolitical issues. Her work focuses on foreign policy, global power shifts, and the political and economic forces shaping international relations, with a particular emphasis on how global developments affect India. She approaches journalism with a strong belief in context-driven reporting, aiming to break down complex global events into clear, accessible narratives for a wide readership.<br><br> Previously, Swati has worked at Business Standard, where she covered a range of beats including national affairs, politics, and business. This diverse newsroom experience helped her build a strong grounding in reporting, while also strengthening her ability to work across both breaking news and in-depth explanatory stories. Covering multiple beats early in her career has helped her be informed about her current work, allowing her to connect domestic developments with wider international trends.<br><br> At Live Mint, she focuses on international and geopolitical issues through a business and economic lens, examining how global political developments, foreign policy decisions, and power shifts impact markets, industries, and India’s strategic and economic interests.<br><br> She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English (Honours) from the University of Delhi and a Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. Her academic training has shaped her emphasis on precision, analytical rigour, and clarity in writing. Her interests include global political economy and the intersection of geopolitics with business.<br><br> Outside work, Swati focuses on exploring her passion and love for food. From fancy cafes to street spots, Swati explores food like a true foodie.
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