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Polanski maintains police concerns after Golders Green attack apology
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Polanski maintains police concerns after Golders Green attack apology

Green Party leader Zack Polanski has apologised for sharing a social media post accusing police of violently kicking a mentally ill man during the Golders Green attack arrest, but maintains he remains concerned by what he saw. The London Assembly member reposted a message claiming officers 'repeatedly and violently kicked a mentally ill man in the head when he was already incapacitated by Taser'. The row follows a stabbing attack in Golders Green on Wednesday in which two Jewish men were seriously injured in a terror incident.

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Polanski's 'abhorrent' response to Golders Green attack shows he is unfit to lead a political party, minister says
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Polanski's 'abhorrent' response to Golders Green attack shows he is unfit to lead a political party, minister says

Transport secretary Heidi Alexander has condemned Green Party leader Zack Polanski for retweeting a post alleging police used excessive force during the arrest of the Golders Green attack suspect. Alexander called the action "disgusting" and "absolutely abhorrent," saying Polanski is not "fit to lead a political party." The suspect, Essa Suleiman, 45, has been charged with attempted murder after two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green, north London. The UK's terror threat level was raised to severe following the attack.

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Green Party Leader Zack Polanski Apologises for Sharing Social Media Post Criticising Police Response to Golders Green Attack
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Green Party Leader Zack Polanski Apologises for Sharing Social Media Post Criticising Police Response to Golders Green Attack

Green Party leader Zack Polanski has apologised after sharing a social media post that criticised police handling of an arrest following the Golders Green stabbing attack. The post, shared on X, claimed officers used excessive force on a restrained man. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley criticised the post, prompting Polanski to acknowledge his error and invite Rowley to meet and discuss the matter.

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Green Party leader Zack Polanski apologises for sharing criticism of police response to Golders Green attack
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Green Party leader Zack Polanski apologises for sharing criticism of police response to Golders Green attack

Green Party leader Zack Polanski has apologised for sharing a social media post criticising police officers who arrested the suspect in the Golders Green attack. Polanski reshared a post alleging officers 'were repeatedly and violently kicking a mentally ill man in the head when he was already incapacitated by Taser.' Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley accused him of fuelling rising tensions and undermining officer confidence, prompting Polanski to invite Rowley to meet and discuss the police response.

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Green Party Leader Zack Polanski Apologises for Sharing Post Criticising Police Over Golders Green Attack Arrest
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Green Party Leader Zack Polanski Apologises for Sharing Post Criticising Police Over Golders Green Attack Arrest

Green Party leader Zack Polanski has apologised for sharing a social media post accusing Metropolitan Police officers of 'repeatedly and violently kicking a mentally ill man in the head' during the arrest of the Golders Green attack suspect. Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley criticised the post in a letter on Thursday. Polanski apologised on Friday, stating he should not have commented on police actions via social media and that he invited the Commissioner to meet with him to discuss the police response.

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Green Party Leader Zack Polanski Apologises for Sharing Social Media Post Criticising Police Actions During Golders Green Attack Arrest
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Green Party Leader Zack Polanski Apologises for Sharing Social Media Post Criticising Police Actions During Golders Green Attack Arrest

Green Party leader Zack Polanski has apologised for sharing a social media post that accused police officers of violently kicking a mentally ill man in the head during the arrest of the Golders Green attack suspect. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley sent a letter criticising the post, while party colleagues Anthony Slaughter and Rachel Millward also distanced themselves from the comments. Polanski acknowledged he should not have commented on police actions via social media and invited Sir Mark to meet and discuss the matter.

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Green Party leader criticized for defending police actions in Golders Green arrest
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Green Party leader criticized for defending police actions in Golders Green arrest

Green Party leader Zack Polanski is under fire for sharing a social media post criticizing Metropolitan Police officers who Tasered and kicked a suspect in the head during an arrest in Golders Green, north London. The suspect had stabbed two Jewish men on Wednesday. Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley defended the officers, saying he was "proud" of them and writing to Polanski expressing "disappointment" that he amplified "inaccurate and misinformed commentary". The Green Party deputy leader distanced herself from the comments, praising officers as "brave".

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Green Party leader under fire for sharing post criticizing police actions during Golders Green arrest
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Green Party leader under fire for sharing post criticizing police actions during Golders Green arrest

Green Party leader Zack Polanski faces criticism after sharing a social media post condemning police officers who arrested a suspect in the Golders Green attack. The officers Tasered and kicked the suspect in the head while trying to wrest a knife from him after he stabbed two Jewish men. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley defended the officers, saying he was "proud" of them and that the use of force was "completely reasonable". The Green Party deputy leader Rachel Millward distanced herself from Polanski's comments, praising officers as "brave".

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Green Party leader under fire for sharing social media post criticizing police in Golders Green attack arrest
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Green Party leader under fire for sharing social media post criticizing police in Golders Green attack arrest

Green Party leader Zack Polanski faces criticism after sharing a social media post condemning police actions during the arrest of a suspect in the Golders Green attack. Officers Tased and kicked the suspect in the head while trying to wrest a knife from him after he stabbed two Jewish men. Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley defended the officers, saying their use of force was 'completely reasonable' and that Polanski had amplified 'inaccurate and misinformed commentary'.

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Kent turn off social media comments as Surrey boost security after Golders Green attacks
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Kent turn off social media comments as Surrey boost security after Golders Green attacks

Kent have turned off comments on their social media accounts as they sit bottom of Division Two with just 21 points, with coach Adam Hollioake saying the decision aligns with allowing players and staff to think and play with freedom. Meanwhile, Surrey have increased security and bag checks at The Oval ahead of their match against Sussex following the Golders Green knife attacks, with a 45-year-old man charged with attempted murder and the UK terrorism threat level raised to severe.

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Met commissioner denies he was 'intervening in politics' with Polanski letter
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Met commissioner denies he was 'intervening in politics' with Polanski letter

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley has denied intervening in politics after writing an open letter to Green party leader Zack Polanski criticising his sharing of a post alleging officers violently kicked a mentally ill suspect during the Golders Green attack arrest. Rowley said he was defending his officers' confidence to act, not engaging in politics, as the public dispute erupts days before local elections and amid heightened tensions over upcoming pro-Palestine marches.

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Met commissioner denies intervening in politics after Polanski letter
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Met commissioner denies intervening in politics after Polanski letter

Metropolitan Police commissioner Mark Rowley has denied intervening in politics after writing an open letter to Green party leader Zack Polanski, accusing him of fuelling tensions over the arrest of the Golders Green attack suspect. Rowley defended his letter as necessary to support officers whose confidence was being undermined by inaccurate commentary. The dispute arises days before local elections and as police assess whether nationwide marches can proceed, with the UK terror threat level raised to severe.

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Man charged with attempted murder in connection with Golders Green attack
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Man charged with attempted murder in connection with Golders Green attack

Essa Suleiman charged after two men stabbed in north London, say police Essa Suleiman has been charged with attempted murder after two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green, north London, on Wednesday, the Metropolitan police has said.The 45-year-old has been charged with two counts of attempted murder and one count of possession of a bladed article in a public place over the incident, police said. Continue reading...

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PM vows to act against people ‘venerating the murder of Jews’ as terror threat level raised
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PM vows to act against people ‘venerating the murder of Jews’ as terror threat level raised

Keir Starmer pledges crackdown on protesters chanting or displaying antisemitic slogans as terror attack is assessed to be ‘highly likely’ Keir Starmer has pledged to crack down on those “venerating the murder of Jews” at protest marches as the UK terror threat level was raised to severe in the wake of the Golders Green attack.The prime minister promised to do “everything in our power to stamp this hatred out” after meeting emergency workers and community leaders near the scene in north-west London where two Jewish men were stabbed on Wednesday. Continue reading...

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Starmer pledges crackdown on antisemitic protest chants as UK terror threat raised to 'severe' after Golders Green stabbing
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Starmer pledges crackdown on antisemitic protest chants as UK terror threat raised to 'severe' after Golders Green stabbing

Keir Starmer has pledged to crack down on antisemitic chants at protest marches after two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green, north-west London. The UK terrorism threat level was raised to 'severe' by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre, meaning a terrorist attack is highly likely. The suspect, understood to be 45-year-old Essa Suleiman, was referred to the Prevent programme in 2020 and cleared within six weeks. Starmer promised £25m more funding for Jewish security services and stronger powers to target antisemitic preachers, while rejecting calls to pause pro-Gaza marches.

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Met Police Commissioner defends officers' actions in Golders Green attack after Green Party leader condemns force
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Met Police Commissioner defends officers' actions in Golders Green attack after Green Party leader condemns force

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has defended officers who Tasered and repeatedly kicked a suspect in the head during an arrest in Golders Green, north London. The suspect, Essa Suleiman, 45, is accused of stabbing two Jewish men - Shloime Rand, 34, and Moshe Shine, 76 - on Wednesday morning. Green Party leader Zack Polanski shared a post condemning the officers' actions as excessive force against a mentally ill man. Sir Rowley described the officers as 'extraordinary' and their actions as preventing further injury and saving lives, adding that apprehending violent criminals is a 'full contact and messy task'.

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Jewish man stabbed in Golders Green attack says 'it's a very big miracle' he survived
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Jewish man stabbed in Golders Green attack says 'it's a very big miracle' he survived

A Jewish man stabbed in Golders Green, north London, has described surviving the attack as a 'very big miracle'. Shloime Rand, speaking from hospital, said he was stabbed in the chest but managed to jump back and survive. Police have arrested Essa Suleiman, 45, from south-east London, on suspicion of attempted murder. The suspect, who came to the UK from Somalia in the early 1990s, had a history of violence and mental health issues and was referred to the Prevent programme in 2020. The victim criticised the government's response, saying statements are 'not enough' and people are afraid to walk the streets.

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Starmer calls on nation to 'open their eyes to Jewish pain' after Golders Green terror attack
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Starmer calls on nation to 'open their eyes to Jewish pain' after Golders Green terror attack

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on people to 'open their eyes to Jewish pain' after a terrorist attack in Golders Green, north London, where two Jewish men were stabbed. The suspect, Essa Suleiman, 45, of Somali heritage, has been arrested. Starmer criticised those marching alongside Hamas supporters, saying they 'venerate the murder of Jews', while Stop the Hate protestors heckled him. The attack is being treated as terrorism, with the Jewish community expressing fear and demanding more protection.

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Starmer vows new powers to protect Jewish community after Golders Green terror attack
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Starmer vows new powers to protect Jewish community after Golders Green terror attack

Keir Starmer has pledged new powers to protect British Jews after a terror attack in Golders Green left two Jewish men stabbed. The prime minister accused marchers alongside Hamas supporters of "venerating the murder of Jews" and promised £25m additional security funding. The suspect, 45-year-old British national Essa Suleiman born in Somalia, remains in custody. Legislation to tackle state-sponsored antisemitic extremism will be fast-tracked in the king's speech on 13 May.

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Golders Green Stabbings: Suspect Referred to Prevent Scheme in 2020
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Golders Green Stabbings: Suspect Referred to Prevent Scheme in 2020

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.

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Zack Polanski criticised for retweeting post suggesting police used excessive force in Golders Green attack
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Zack Polanski criticised for retweeting post suggesting police used excessive force in Golders Green attack

Green Party leader Zack Polanski is under fire for retweeting a post suggesting police used excessive force when arresting the Golders Green attack suspect. Home Office minister Mike Tapp said he is 'disgusted that anyone with this view is leading any political party.' The Jewish Labour Movement accused Polanski of being 'soft on terrorists.' Two Green candidates in Lambeth have also been arrested on suspicion of stirring up racial hatred over alleged antisemitic social media posts.

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Golders Green attack suspect named as Essa Suleiman and was previously referred to Prevent – live updates
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Golders Green attack suspect named as Essa Suleiman and was previously referred to Prevent – live updates

Suleiman had been referred to scheme to try to stop people becoming terrorists in 2020 but case was closed the same yearFull report: Golders Green attack suspect referred to Prevent scheme in 2020, say policeHere are some of the latest images from the newswires in Golders Green this morning:A 45-year-old man, who is a British national, born in Somalia, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.The home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, said he came to the UK lawfully as a child.The Metropolitan police said he was initially taken to hospital after being arrested but has since been discharged. He was taken to a London police station where he remains in custody.The Met commissioner, Mark Rowley, said the suspect has a history of mental health issues, drug use and convictions for violence. Continue reading...

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Golders Green Double Stabbing: Suspect Referred to Prevent Scheme in 2020
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Golders Green Double Stabbing: Suspect Referred to Prevent Scheme in 2020

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.

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