US EditionMan charged with attempted murder of two Jewish men in Golders Green
Police say the suspect faces a third attempted murder count over a separate London incident and remains in custody ahead of a court appearance.
- The Metropolitan Police charged 45-year-old Essa Suleiman with two counts of attempted murder following the stabbing of two Jewish men in Golders Green on Wednesday. He also faces attempted murder charges regarding a separate incident in Southwark.
- Victims Shloime Rand, 34, and Moshe Shine, 76, suffered serious injuries in the attack, prompting the Metropolitan Police to declare it a terrorist incident. Suleiman, a British citizen born in Somalia, remains in custody.
- Suleiman will appear at Westminster Magistrates Court today facing two counts of attempted murder and one count of possession of a bladed article. Authorities urge the public to avoid speculation to ensure a fair trial.
- Commander Helen Flanagan, head of Counter Terrorism Policing London, said, "Our thoughts remain with the victims involved" and specialist officers continue to provide support as their recovery continues.
- The Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre raised the terrorism threat level to "severe," meaning an attack is "highly likely." The Home Office stated the threat level had been "rising for some time.
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