TalkTV presenter Julia Hartley-Brewer sparked controversy during a live broadcast on Wednesday after a breaking news announcement about a stabbing attack on two Jewish men in Golders Green, North London. The Metropolitan Police have declared the incident a terrorist attack and are working with security services to establish the suspect's nationality and background.
The victims, aged in their 70s and 30s, are in a stable condition. The 45-year-old suspect, who also attempted to stab police officers, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Hartley-Brewer, 57, reacted angrily, stating: "Let's stop importing people from countries where antisemitism is the norm."
During her outburst, she criticised London Mayor Sadiq Khan, saying: "If our London Mayor Sadiq Khan, in his infinite wisdom and belief in diversity, thinks that is the sort of diverse view which is OK to have on the streets of London, and the police don't get involved, don't be shocked... This is on you!"
Khan condemned the attack on social media, writing: "There has been an appalling attack on two Jewish Londoners in Golders Green. London's Jewish community have been the target of a series of shocking antisemitic attacks. There must be absolutely no place for antisemitism in society."
