Two Stabbed in North London as Police Probe Potentially Targeted Attack
Golders Green, London — 29 April 2026 | 18:00 BST
Two men have been taken to hospital after a stabbing in North London, with police confirming a suspect is in custody and enquiries are ongoing. Emergency services were called to Golders Green shortly after reports of a man carrying a knife moving through the area.
The suspect was detained at the scene and later arrested. The two victims were treated by paramedics before being transported to hospital. Their injuries are not understood to be life-threatening.
Detectives are working to establish the circumstances surrounding the attack, including whether it was targeted. Counter-terrorism officers are assisting with the early stages of the investigation.
Golders Green is home to a large and long-established Jewish community. Community safety groups reported concerns that individuals in the area may have been specifically targeted. The incident has prompted a visible police presence in the area.
By John Davidson | Davidson Press