A knife attack in London’s Golders Green on Wednesday, targeting two Jewish men, has been classified as terrorism. Police arrested a 45‑year‑old Somali‑born British citizen on suspicion of attempted murder after he was subdued with a stun gun.

The incident follows a spate of antisemitic crimes, including arson at a Jewish charity’s ambulances and two synagogue arsons. £25 million will fund extra patrols for Jewish communities, reflecting the government’s urgency. Mark Rowley, Metropolitan Police Commissioner, warned of a broader pattern of hate crimes.

A shadowy Islamist group claimed responsibility, but authorities have not confirmed its role. The suspect’s history of violence and prior inclusion in the Prevent programme raise questions about radicalisation pathways. Investors in London’s financial sector must monitor security‑related policy shifts, as heightened policing could affect commercial activity in the capital.