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Man Charged After Stabbing Two Jews; UK Tightens Security

5/2/2026

Summary

Story summary

Authorities charged Essa Suleiman with attempted murder after he stabbed two Jewish men in Golders Green and said he lives in a residence with confidential address.
Shloime Rand, 34, and Moshe Shine, 76, were taken to hospital, Rand discharged, Shine stable.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said security for Jewish community will be increased.
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley warned of pandemic of antisemitism after arson attacks on Jewish ambulances and synagogue.

History

Historical Context

In 1991 a wave of arson attacks hit five Sydney synagogues, causing over A$700,000 in damage and prompting Premier Nick Greiner to boost police protection and create a joint taskforce with ASIO. The pattern resurfaced with the December 2024 firebombing of Melbourne’s Adass Israel Synagogue, after which Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced A$32.5 million for security upgrades.

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Story summary

Authorities charged Essa Suleiman with attempted murder after he stabbed two Jewish men in Golders Green and said he lives in a residence with confidential address.
Shloime Rand, 34, and Moshe Shine, 76, were taken to hospital, Rand discharged, Shine stable.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said security for Jewish community will be increased.
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley warned of pandemic of antisemitism after arson attacks on Jewish ambulances and synagogue.

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