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5.5.2026

Police investigate suspected arson attack at former synagogue in east London

Minor damage to gates is believed to have been caused by fire that CCTV shows was started deliberately, Met saysCounter terrorism police are investigating whether a fire at a former London synagogue is part of an arson campaign linked to Iran.Police said the latest fire broke out at the building on Nelson Street, in east London. The synagogue, which is of cultural significance to London’s Jewish community, had been disused since 2020, and a Muslim group had recently been trying to buy it. Continue reading...

Police declare attack in north London a terrorist incident after two Jewish men stabbed – as it happened

PM chairs Cobra meeting after condemning ‘appalling antisemitic attack’; man with ‘history of serious violence and mental health issues’ arrestedSpecialist officers from Counter Terrorism Policing are leading the investigation and working with police to establish the full circumstances and any links to terrorism, the Met said in a statement.Head of counter terrorism policing Laurence Taylor said:Whilst I must stress this investigation is at an early stage, we are working quickly to understand exactly what happened.Thank you to those who were in the area at the time and supported the response to this terrible incident.Our thoughts are with the victims of this horrific attack. We are grateful to officers who swiftly Tasered and arrested the suspect before he could cause further harm.We are aware of the significant distress and concern this incident is likely to cause in the face of a number of incidents in the local area. A suspect is in custody, and investigators are considering all possible motives.An investigation is under way and a man has been arrested following a stabbing incident in Barnet.At 11:16hrs on Wednesday 29 April, officers responded following reports of people stabbed in Highfield Avenue. Continue reading...

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Police declare attack in north London a terrorist incident after two Jewish men stabbed – latest updates

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29.4.2026

Police declare attack in north London a terrorist incident after two Jewish men stabbed – latest updates

A 45 year-old man has been arrested after two men attacked in Golders Green; prime minister condemns ‘appalling antisemitic attack’Specialist officers from Counter Terrorism Policing are leading the investigation and working with police to establish the full circumstances and any links to terrorism, the Met said in a statement.Head of counter terrorism policing Laurence Taylor said:Whilst I must stress this investigation is at an early stage, we are working quickly to understand exactly what happened.Thank you to those who were in the area at the time and supported the response to this terrible incident.Our thoughts are with the victims of this horrific attack. We are grateful to officers who swiftly Tasered and arrested the suspect before he could cause further harm.We are aware of the significant distress and concern this incident is likely to cause in the face of a number of incidents in the local area. A suspect is in custody, and investigators are considering all possible motives.An investigation is under way and a man has been arrested following a stabbing incident in Barnet.At 11:16hrs on Wednesday 29 April, officers responded following reports of people stabbed in Highfield Avenue. Continue reading...

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Two Jewish men stabbed in north London as Starmer condemns ‘appalling antisemitic attack’ – latest updates

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29.4.2026

Two Jewish men stabbed in north London as Starmer condemns ‘appalling antisemitic attack’ – latest updates

A 45 year-old man has been arrested after two Jewish men were attacked in Golders Green, north LondonSpecialist officers from Counter Terrorism Policing are leading the investigation and working with police to establish the full circumstances and any links to terrorism, the Met said in a statement.Head of counter terrorism policing Laurence Taylor said:Whilst I must stress this investigation is at an early stage, we are working quickly to understand exactly what happened.Thank you to those who were in the area at the time and supported the response to this terrible incident.Our thoughts are with the victims of this horrific attack. We are grateful to officers who swiftly Tasered and arrested the suspect before he could cause further harm.We are aware of the significant distress and concern this incident is likely to cause in the face of a number of incidents in the local area. A suspect is in custody, and investigators are considering all possible motives.An investigation is under way and a man has been arrested following a stabbing incident in Barnet.At 11:16hrs on Wednesday 29 April, officers responded following reports of people stabbed in Highfield Avenue. Continue reading...

Guardian UK

Man arrested in counter terrorism probe into attacks on Jewish community in London

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Crime·27.4.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Man arrested in counter terrorism probe into attacks on Jewish community in London

Police have arrested a 37-year-old man near Barnstaple, Devon, on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts as part of an ongoing counter terrorism investigation into attacks on Jewish community premises in north west London, an attack on a Persian-language media organisation, and the discovery of jars of a non-hazardous substance in Kensington Gardens. Since an attack on Hatzola ambulances in Golders Green on 23 March, 26 people have been arrested, with eight charged with arson-related offences and one convicted of arson.

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Counter-terrorism police arrest former parliamentary employee under Computer Misuse Act

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Crime·21.4.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Counter-terrorism police arrest former parliamentary employee under Computer Misuse Act

Counter-terrorism police have arrested a 40-year-old man in Coventry under the Computer Misuse Act 1990 in connection with allegations relating to his former employment at the UK Parliament. The former parliamentary employee was arrested last Thursday and has been released on bail until July. Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle confirmed the ongoing police investigation to the House of Commons, stating he would update members when more information becomes available.

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