Met chief says British Jews not safe' in London after series of attacks

"Over the last six weeks Jewish Londoners have been under a sustained period of attack. This has included the attack on a Hatzola ambulance on 23 March, nine other arson/attempted arson attacks, and most significantly the terrorist attack on 29 April in Golders Green, in which two British Jews were stabbed. British Jews are not currently safe in their capital city. This is unacceptable."

"In total, Counter Terrorism Policing is leading 11 investigations, including those relating to the arsons, the Golders Green terrorist attack, and a further investigation into several discarded items discovered in Kensington Gardens. Across these investigations, we have made 35 arrests. Ten individuals have been charged and one has been convicted to date."

"Counter-terrorism officers in London have launched 11 investigations and arrested 35 people after a sustained period of attack upon the Jewish community, the head of the UK's biggest police force has disclosed. In one of his most stark comments on antisemitism in the UK Mark Rowley, the Met commissioner, told MPs in a letter: British Jews are not currently safe in their capital city."

"The letter was disclosed as King Charles visited Golders Green, in north-west London, on Thursday and met victims of the stabbings last month in a show of support to the community. King Charles, left, with chief rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis as he greets local residents during his visit to Golders Green in London."

Counter-terrorism officers in London have launched 11 investigations and arrested 35 people following a sustained period of attacks targeting the Jewish community. Ten people have been charged and one has been convicted. The incidents include an attack on a Hatzola ambulance on 23 March, nine other arson or attempted arson attacks, and a terrorist attack on 29 April in Golders Green in which two British Jews were stabbed. Additional investigative work includes discarded items found in Kensington Gardens. The Met commissioner stated that British Jews are not currently safe in the capital city and called the situation unacceptable. King Charles visited Golders Green and met victims and community leaders to show support.

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