A 45-year-old man has been arrested after two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green, the latest in a surge of antisemitic attacks across north London. Metropolitan Police said the suspect, detained using a taser, is being questioned on suspicion of attempted murder and has a history of violence and mental health issues. Both victims remain in stable condition. The attack follows a series of arson incidents targeting synagogues and Jewish community sites, with 26 arrests already made. A group calling itself Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya claimed responsibility online, though police are assessing the credibility of such claims. Political and community leaders have condemned the violence, warning of rising fear among Jewish residents and urging stronger action to counter hatred and ensure public safety. When the chief of the Metropolitan police was briefing the public about these events, there were angry shouts that they are not doing enough and that he should resign: see