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Golders Green Stabbing Terror Attack: Two Jewish Men Wounded, Community Demands Action
5/1/2026, 2:04:13 AM
Core Event & Background
On 29 April 2024, two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green, north-west London. The Metropolitan Police classified the assault as a terrorist incident. The attack follows a recent spate of antisemitic incidents, including arson that set four ambulances alight near the local Jewish community the month before.
Timeline
Around 11 am the suspect, a 45-year-old Somali-born British national, attacked Moshe Shine (76) at a bus stop, then Shloime Rand (34) leaving a synagogue. Police arrived minutes later, the suspect tried to stab two officers, was sprayed, tasered and arrested. The attack was later classified as terrorism.
Data & Key Figures
- Victims: Shloime Rand, 34 (chest wound) and Moshe Shine, 76 (neck wound); both listed as serious but stable.
- Suspect: 45 years old, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, described as having “violence and mental health issues”.
- Investigators: Metropolitan Police Counter-terrorism Command and volunteer security group Shomrim.
- Government response: Prime Minister Keir Starmer led the governmental response.
On-the-Ground Reports
Video shows the suspect lunging at the victims, then confronting two officers. Officers used Pava spray, fired Tasers, and kicked the suspect while a passer-by helped subdue him. A pizza-shop worker assisted the elderly victim after seeing him bleeding. A plain-clothed individual, believed to be from Shomrim, later removed the knife.
Official Statements & Responses
Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the assault “utterly appalling” and said attacks on the Jewish community are attacks on Britain. He chaired a Cobra crisis meeting and announced a follow-up session with criminal-justice agencies to ensure swift justice. Metropolitan Police confirmed the incident met the legal definition of terrorism and that the suspect remains in custody.
Criticism & Opposition
Shloime Rand told ITV News that “people are really concerned, people are afraid… the government is not doing its job.” Friends of Moshe Shine said they “are not feeling safe” and described the attacks as “purely antisemitic”. Both urged stronger government action beyond statements from Downing Street.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Police classified the attack as a terrorist incident, noting it was the first such classification for a Golders Green assault, while community members argue all antisemitic attacks should be treated as terrorism. The suspect’s mental-health details have not been disclosed.
Verbatim Quotes
- “A very big miracle happened to me, you know, I feel like God's given me back my life,” — Shloime Rand, victim
- “not really feeling safe in the country at the moment” — Norman, friend of Moshe Shine
- “The antisemitic attack in Golders Green is utterly appalling. Attacks on our Jewish community are attacks on Britain.” — Prime Minister Keir Starmer
- “drop the knife” — Police officer (body-worn footage)
