Golders Green terror stabbing victims named
Nachman Moshe ben Chaya Sarah and Moshe Ben Baila stable in hospital
Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis has named the two victims of the suspected terrorist attack in Golders Green as Nachman Moshe ben Chaya Sarah and Moshe Ben Baila.
The two men are said to be in a stable condition in hospital after they were stabbed in Highfield Avenue, Golders Green, north London.
The men were named locally as Shilome Rand, 34, and Moshe Shine, 76.
Rabbi Mirvis posted their names on X adding:”Please join me in praying for a swift and complete recovery for the victims of today’s attack.”
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson also said King Charles was deeply concerned about the incident.
He said: “His Majesty is being kept fully informed and is naturally deeply concerned, in particular about the impact for the Jewish community.
“His thoughts and prayers are with the two individuals who were injured and offers his heartfelt gratitude to those who so selflessly rushed to their aid.”
After holding a Cobra meeting Keir Starmer said the Government would deal with “the root causes of extremism and antisemitism” following the attack in Golders Green.
He told broadcasters: “I’ve just held a Cobra meeting, bringing together all the relevant partners, including the Home Secretary, the London Mayor, the Metropolitan (Police) commissioner, to co-ordinate our response and to look at enhanced security.
“I’ve also spoken to CST. There is enhanced funding already in place. We need to increase that to give the level of protection that is needed.
“We need to take measures to deal with malign state actors, but we also have to be really clear that we need to get to the root causes of extremism and antisemitism, and so that is what we’re doing.”
Starmer acknowledged the attack was the latest in a string of antisemitic incidents.
The PM said it was an “appalling attack” and “my thoughts and all of our thoughts are with the victims, their families, their loved ones”.
He added: “Let’s be frank, this is not an isolated incident. There’s been a series of antisemitic attacks and I know first hand the anxiety that that is causing in the community and concern.
“I was at Kenton synagogue last week where I heard a lot about that level of anxiety. It’ll be worse after today.
“We’re very much in touch with the community, and I’ll visit as soon as possible.”
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