Starmer says ‘antisemitic attack in Golders Green is utterly appalling’ after two people stabbed – latest updates

Starmer: Golders Green attack is 'utterly appalling' Keir Starmer described the Golders Green stabbings as “utterly appalling” and vowed to bring those responsible to justice. Posting on X, he said: double quotation mark The antisemitic attack in Golders Green is utterly appalling. Attacks on our Jewish community are attacks on Britain. Thank you to Shomrim, Hatzola and the police for acting swiftly. Those responsible will be brought to justice. Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Home secretary Shabana Mahmood said: “My thoughts are with the victims of the abhorrent attack in Golders Green this morning, and the Jewish community. “I’m grateful for the work of the community and the police in apprehending the suspect, and to the emergency services for their quick response. “The suspect is now in custody and I’m being kept updated on the situation.” Antisemitic hatred “is rising once again and we must defeat it,” Downing Street has said following the stabbing of two Jewish men in Golders Green. “It’s a deeply shocking incident,” the prime minister’s spokesman told reporters. “A live police investigation is under way so it would be inappropriate for me to go further than that.” The official also said: “We know that many in the Jewish community face a daily threat of antisemitic hatred. And this is a hatred that is rising once again and we must defeat it. …