UK Raises Terror Threat Level to ‘Severe’ After London Stabbing
The UK government has upgraded its national terrorism threat to “severe” after a stabbing attack on two Jewish men in north London. The Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre says an attack is now considered highly likely. Police have arrested 45-year-old Essa Suleiman, a British national of Somali origin, who has a history of serious violence and mental health concerns. He was previously referred to the government’s Prevent programme, though that case was later closed. London Mayor Sadiq Khan has urged calm and vigilance, announcing extra police patrols, including armed units, to reassure communities. Counter-terrorism teams continue their investigations across the city. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the attack and warned against extremist rhetoric, stressing that terrorism and antisemitism will never win and pledging unity against hatred.
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