Ministers under pressure to tackle antisemitism after Golders Green terror attack – live updates
The government has announced £25m to increase security for Jewish communities Morning. The home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, said she understands the fears faced by the Jewish community in the UK as the government announced extra funding to boost police patrols and protections around synagogues, schools and community centres. Speaking on BBC Breakfast, she was pressed on comments made by the chief rabbi, Ephraim Mirvis, that people in the UK who are visibly Jewish are no longer safe, after two Je
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Here are some of the latest images from the newswires in Golders Green this morning:
A 45-year-old man, who is a British national, born in Somalia, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
The home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, said he came to the UK lawfully as a child.
The Metropolitan police said he was initially taken to hospital after being arrested but has since been discharged. He was taken to a London police station where he remains in custody.
The Met commissioner, Mark Rowley, said the suspect has a history of mental health issues, drug use and convictions for violence.
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- Ministers under pressure to tackle antisemitism after Golders Green terror attack – live updatesGuardian - World · Taz Ali · Apr 30, 2026, 8:23 AM
- Ministers under pressure to tackle antisemitism after Golders Green attack – live updatesGuardian - World · Taz Ali · Apr 30, 2026, 10:22 AM
- Starmer says criminal justice response to Golders Green attack must be ‘swift, agile and visible’ – live updatesGuardian - World · Taz Ali · Apr 30, 2026, 11:36 AM
- Golders Green attack suspect was previously referred to Prevent – live updatesGuardian - World · Tom Ambrose (now) and Taz Ali(earlier) · Apr 30, 2026, 2:54 PM
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