joint terrorism analysis centre

UK terrorism threat level raised to 'severe' after Golders Green stabbings

The UK terrorism threat level has been raised from 'substantial' to 'severe' by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre following Wednesday's stabbing in Golders Green, North London. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood described the attack as a 'vile act of terrorism' and announced record funding to protect Jewish communities. JTAC assesses an attack is now highly likely within six months, driven by increasing Islamist and Extreme Right Wing threats from individuals and small groups in the UK.