Man Pleads Not Guilty in Golders Green Stabbing Incident

A 45-year-old man pleads not guilty in the Golders Green stabbing of two Jewish men. Police label incident as terrorist act.

Editorial Desk

September 25, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — A 45-year-old man has entered a not guilty plea in connection with a knife attack that left two Jewish men injured in Golders Green, north London.

The accused, Essa Suleiman, was arrested following the incident on April 29, 2026, after attempting to stab a Muslim friend in Southwark before turning his attention to two Jewish men in the Golders Green area of the London Borough of Barnet.

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Police have classified the event as a ‘terrorist incident’ due to the nature of the attack, and the UK government convened an emergency meeting to address the situation. Suleiman, who was born in Somalia, had prior allegations of attacking officers and a police dog, according to recent disclosures.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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