UK terrorism threat level raised to severe' after Golders Green attack

"The UK terrorism threat level has been raised to severe by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre after the Golders Green stabbings, meaning a terror attack is thought to be highly likely."

"The assessment to raise the threat level to severe was made by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC), which judges that an attack is highly likely in the next six months."

"The increase in threat comes following yesterday's stabbing in Golders Green in North London, but it is not solely a result of that attack."

"The Government has today announced a significant increase in investment to protect our Jewish communities, with record funding for policing and security at synagogues, schools and community centres."

The Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre has raised the UK terrorism threat level to severe after the Golders Green stabbings, indicating a highly likely attack. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood condemned the attack as a vile act of terrorism. The increase reflects a broader rise in Islamist and Extreme Right Wing threats. The government announced increased funding for security in Jewish communities and urged vigilance among the public. The severe level is the second highest in a five-tier system, indicating a significant concern for public safety.

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