Met chief defends knife attack officers after Greens criticism

"Sir Mark Rowley stated that the officers had not been armed and feared the suspect was carrying an explosive device, emphasizing that even after being Tasered, he 'refused to show his hands, was violent and continued to pose a clear threat'."

"Rowley expressed disappointment over Zack Polanski amplifying 'inaccurate and misinformed commentary', suggesting that critics may lack direct experience of the situation."

"The Met released body camera footage showing officers shouting for the suspect to 'get down on the ground' and 'drop the knife', highlighting the tense nature of the arrest."

"A Green Party spokesperson acknowledged the difficulty of the situation for authorities, stating that while Polanski does not know the full picture, there is a need to understand more about the response."

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley defended the actions of officers who subdued a suspect in the Golders Green attack. The suspect had stabbed two Jewish men and was Tasered and kicked by officers while resisting arrest. Rowley expressed disappointment over Green Party leader Zack Polanski's criticism, stating it was based on inaccurate information. The officers feared the suspect might have an explosive device and continued to pose a threat even after being incapacitated. Body camera footage showed the officers repeatedly instructing the suspect to comply during the arrest.

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