A report by former extremism adviser Sara Khan reveals that 42% of Britons believe Muslims cannot integrate, and 55% think diversity erodes national identity. The study, "Britain Under Strain," highlights a "structural crisis" of trust in institutions and a "vanishingly small" window for a new PM to act.
Essa Suleiman was referred to the government's counter-extremism programme in 2020 but the case was shelved.
Two Jewish men, Shloime Rand (34) and Moshe Shine (76), were stabbed in Golders Green, north-west London on Wednesday in what police are treating as a terrorism incident. The suspect, Essa Suleiman (45), was referred to the Prevent counter-extremism scheme in 2020 but was cleared within six weeks. Counter-terrorism police are investigating whether the attack targeted Jewish people, with officers believing the suspect acted alone.
A 45-year-old Somalia-born UK citizen has been arrested in connection with a double stabbing in Golders Green, north-west London. The suspect was referred to the Prevent counter-extremism programme in 2020, with his case closed within six weeks. Police are treating the Wednesday attack as terrorism and investigating whether Jewish people were specifically targeted. The Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley stated the suspect has a history of violence and mental health issues.
