Two stabbed in north London as attacks on Jewish sites continue

Two people were stabbed Wednesday in Golders Green, a north London neighborhood home to a large Jewish community, and a suspect was arrested, in what authorities described as the latest in a series of targeted attacks on Jewish sites since the U.S.-Iran war began in February.

The stabbing marks the latest escalation in a wave of violence targeting Jewish communities in north London since late February, with 26 arrests made to date across multiple incidents. Many attacks have been claimed by Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya, an Islamic group believed to be linked to Iran.

Shomrim, a Jewish neighborhood watch organization, said on social media that "a man was arrested after he was seen running with a knife attempting to stab Jewish members of the public," according to The Korea Times. Both victims were treated at the scene by Hatzola, a Jewish volunteer ambulance service.

The Community Security Trust (CST), a charity that provides safety advice and security to Jewish groups, confirmed the attack on X. "There has been a knife attack today in Golders Green. The suspect has been arrested," the organization said. CST added: "We are working closely with the police and urge anyone with information to contact the police, Shomrim and CST immediately."

The attack follows a string of arson incidents against Jewish institutions in north London. In late March, four Hatzola ambulances were set ablaze in the first such arson attack. Subsequent targets included Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow and Finchley Reform Synagogue, the Korea Times reported.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer addressed Parliament following the stabbing, saying "we all need to ... be absolutely clear in our determination to deal with any of these offences, the like of which we have seen too much recently."

Police are continuing their investigation. CST and Shomrim said they are coordinating with law enforcement and urged community members with information to come forward.

Police said the investigation is ongoing. Community groups including CST and Shomrim urged anyone with information to contact authorities as the series of attacks on Jewish targets in north London continues to draw condemnation from government officials.