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UK Raises Terror Threat, Allocates £25 M After Golders Green Attack

5/2/2026

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Britain’s ministry raised the terrorism threat level to “severe” and earmarked £25 million for Jewish-site security.
Police charged Essa Suleiman, 45, with attempted murder after he stabbed two Jewish men in Golders Green, classified the attack as terrorist and said a victim was released while one remains stable.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage visited Golders Green, where Starmer faced boos and pledged security while Farage accused officials of leniency.

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Britain’s ministry raised the terrorism threat level to “severe” and earmarked £25 million for Jewish-site security.
Police charged Essa Suleiman, 45, with attempted murder after he stabbed two Jewish men in Golders Green, classified the attack as terrorist and said a victim was released while one remains stable.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage visited Golders Green, where Starmer faced boos and pledged security while Farage accused officials of leniency.