Golders Green attack suspect referred to Prevent scheme in 2020, say police
Man, 45, who has been arrested on suspicion of murder after London stabbings, was known to anti-radicalisation scheme The suspect in the Golders Green double stabbing was referred to Prevent, the official counter-extremism scheme in 2020. The Guardian understands his case was closed within six weeks by the deradicalisation scheme, which has faced previous criticism.
Suspect, who has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, was known to the Prevent anti-radicalisation scheme
Golders Green attack – latest updates
The suspect in the Golders Green attack was referred to Prevent, the official counter-terrorism scheme, and cleared of being a terrorist danger six years before two Jewish men were stabbed.
His case was referred to Prevent in 2020 and closed within six weeks by the deradicalisation scheme, which has faced previous criticism for being ineffective.
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- Golders Green attack suspect referred to Prevent scheme in 2020, say policeGuardian - World · Vikram Dodd Police and crime correspondent · Apr 30, 2026, 11:54 AM
- Golders Green attack suspect named as Essa Suleiman, 45Guardian - World · Vikram Dodd Police and crime correspondent · Apr 30, 2026, 5:57 PM
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