Police have confirmed that the stabbing of two men in Golders Green, north London, is being treated as a terrorist incident. Officers are investigating whether the attack deliberately targeted the Jewish community.
Formal Declaration of Terrorism
Speaking outside Scotland Yard on Wednesday, Laurence Taylor, head of counter terrorism policing, stated: "This has now formally been declared a terrorist incident." He added that highly specialised teams of officers are working with the Metropolitan Police to progress the investigation quickly and establish exactly what happened.
Investigation and Intelligence
Taylor emphasised that authorities are collaborating with partners in the security services to ensure a full intelligence picture. One of the key lines of inquiry is whether the attack was deliberately targeting the Jewish community in London.
The incident has prompted heightened security measures in the area as police continue their inquiries. Further updates are expected as the investigation unfolds.
