LIVE: Golders Green terror attack suspect identified as British-Somali man 'linked to another knife altercation' earlier in day
The man is also being investigated in connection with a separate knife incident earlier on Wednesday
Police have confirmed the suspect in the Golders Green terror attack is a 45-year-old British national from Somalia.
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An update on the attack, which saw two Jewish men stabbed in north London, also confirmed that investigators are looking into an incident that was reported to police earlier today in south-east London.
Detectives have linked an "altercation" at 8.50am on Wednesday in Great Dover Street, SE1, to the north London attack, believing that the suspect in this incident was the same man arrested in Golders Green.
A Met Police spokesperson said: "Police were called at approximately 08:50hrs on 29 April to an incident at an address in Great Dover Street, SE1. The suspect who is reported to have been armed with a knife, is believed to have had an altercation with the occupant before leaving.
"The occupant received minor injuries and police arrived within around six minutes of being called. Officers carried out searches in the local area for the suspect, but he was not located."
The suspect was Tasered at the scene and detained after attempting to stab police officers.
The victims of the Golders Green attack, aged 76 and 34 are understood to be members of the orthodox Jewish community and are reported to be in a stable condition.
They have been identified as Nachman Moshe ben Chaya Sarah and Moshe Ben Baila.
Confirming their names on X, Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis wrote: "Please join me in praying for a swift and complete recovery for the victims of today’s attack: Nachman Moshe ben Chaya Sarah and Moshe Ben Baila."
A spokesperson for Shomrim said: “One male was seen running along Golders Green Road armed with a knife and attempting to stab Jewish members of the public.
“Shomrim responded immediately and detained the suspect. Police attended and deployed a taser. The male has now been arrested.
“Two victims have been stabbed and are being treated by Hatzola. The suspect is in custody. Hatzola is on the scene and treating two people.”
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The latest on the Golders Green terror attack:
Two orthodox Jewish Brits were stabbed shortly after 11am on Wednesday in Golders Green, north London.
A 45-year-old British national born in Somalia has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
The double stabbing has been formally declared a terror attack by Counter Terror Policing London.
The attack has led to calls from many for greater protection for British Jews.
Met Police commissioner Sir Mark Rowley was heckled with shouts of 'shame on you' at the scene of the attack.
Pictured: Victim, 76, stabbed in Golders Green attack
A picture of Moshe Shine, 76, has been released following the attack in Golders Green.
He is said to be in a serious but stable condition following the attack
‘It’s a miracle I’m alive’, first victim, 34, says from hospital bed
Shloime Rand, 34, has said it’s a “miracle” he’s still alive as he spoke publicly for the first time since being stabbed by the Golders Green attacker.
“People are really concerned, people are afraid, people are uncomfortable walking in the street, people are blaming obviously the government for not doing anything about what’s going on,” he said from his hospital bed.
He told ITV his attacker looked "angry", adding that you could "feel it in his facial expressions".
"It was like he was out to get me,” Mr Rand said.
He thanked God he survived the attack, describing it as a“miracle”.
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Suspect linked to earlier altercation in south London
Police have confirmed the suspect in the Golders Green terror attack is a 45-year-old British national from Somalia,
An update into the attack which saw two Jewish men stabbed in north London also confirmed that investigators are looking into an incident that was reported to police earlier today in south east London.
Detectives have linked an "altercation" at 8.50am on Wednesday in Great Dover Street, SE1, to the north London attack - believing that the suspect in this incident was the same man arrested in Golders Green.
A Met Police spokesperson said: "Police were called at approximately 08:50hrs on 29 April to an incident at an address in Great Dover Street, SE1.
"The suspect who is reported to have been armed with a knife, is believed to have had an altercation with the occupant before leaving.
"The occupant received minor injuries and police arrived within around six minutes of being called. Officers carried out searches in the local area for the suspect, but he was not located."
Hero volunteer who took on attacker ‘only thought of protecting others’
A hero volunteer who told of confronting the Golders Green attacker has said his only thoughts were of protecting others as the knifeman came towards him.
Yonathan Elkouby, 33, who volunteers for Jewish community security group Shomrim, said he was at work in Hendon on Wednesday when he heard on his radio that a man had a knife.
Mr Elkouby, who works in sales and lives close to where the stabbings of two Jewish men took place, said he dropped everything and ran to his car to drive to the scene.
The married father-of-five said the attacker was trying to “hit anyone he could” as he blocked the suspect with his car before helping police officers detain him.
He said: “At one point, the guy came towards me with the knife, and what was most important to me was actually making sure others were safe.
“I didn’t actually think about myself there and then, I was more thinking about other people, making sure they’re safe and making sure I can help the police tackle down the person, to make sure he’s unable to do anything.
“At that moment, I had no idea that two people had been stabbed, all I knew was the guy had a knife.
“Afterwards when I think about it, it was quite traumatising, because I was thinking the guy did come towards me, he was going towards the police, to all the people around him, trying to basically hit anyone that he could.”
Watch shocking moment police officers confront suspected Golders Green terrorist who refuses to drop knife
The Metropolitan Police have released shocking footage filmed on body-worn cameras where they confronted a man suspected of stabbing two Jewish men in Golders Green.
In the footage, a police officer arrives and immediately shouts at a knife-wielding suspect to get on the ground.
After he stays on his feet, a second police officer can be seen moving closer.
The first officer then ordered the other to deploy his taser, which he did.
The suspect then dropped to his knees - but kept hold of the small blade.
Both police officers can then be seen moving in on the suspect, repeatedly striking him on the ground and trying to get him to release his grip on the knife.
'The victims are in my prayers', says Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury Dame Sarah Mullally said the Golders Green stabbing was yet “another example of the violence, hatred and intimidation that Jewish people in Britain have had to live with for far too long”.
She added: “The victims are in my prayers, as are all those affected and the Jewish community across the country.
“Faith communities must work together urgently to counter violent extremism” , she said, adding that an “attack on one community is an attack on us all”.
'This feels relentless': Jewish leaders 'sickened' after double stabbing
The Board of Deputies and the Jewish Leadership Council have issued a joint response from the on the terrorist incident in Golders Green.
It reads: 'We are sickened by yet another terrorist attack on our community, this time targeting two visibly Jewish men on the streets of London.
"This comes after weeks of arson attacks targeting Jewish premises, and just seven months after two Jews were murdered in Manchester on Yom Kippur. For many in our community, this feels relentless."
Stabbing victims 'in our thoughts', say William and Kate as royals wish them speedy recovery
The victims of today’s stabbings in Golders Green are in the Prince and Princess of Wales’ thoughts and they are “following the situation closely”, a Kensington Palace spokesperson said.
A Kensington Palace spokesperson said: “The Prince and Princess of Wales are following the situation closely and are, of course, concerned about the attacks upon the Jewish community.
“The innocent victims of today’s attack are in their thoughts and they wish them a speedy recovery.”
Reform deputy leader Richard Tice pictured at Golders Green protest
Reform UK Deputy Leader Richard Tice has been picutred at the protests in Golders Green organised by groups Anti-Zionism, and Stop the Hate.
Protesters gather in Golders Green
A protest is taking place on Golders Green Road, close to where two Jewish men were stabbed earlier on Wednesday and the memorial wall where an attempted arson attack took place on Monday.
At least 150 protesters marched down the road waving flags and chanting “IRGC terrorists, UK put them on the list”, “Keir Starmer’s a w*****” and “shame on Sadiq Khan”.
Among those speaking to demonstrators was Richard Tice, deputy leader of Reform UK, Laila Cunningham, the party’s candidate for London mayor, and Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary.
The protest was organised by campaign group Stop The Hate.