Two Jewish men have been stabbed in Golders Green, north London - police say counter-terror officers are leading the investigation
The victims, in their 70s and 30s, are in a stable condition
The suspect, aged 45, also attempted to stab police officers. He was Tasered and has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
"We are working to establish his nationality and background," says the Metropolitan Police
A local resident says one man was stabbed outside shops, and another outside a synagogue. A still from CCTV shows the moment before one attack
Keir Starmer says the attack is "deeply concerning", adding the government is "absolutely clear in our determination to deal with any of these offences, the likes of which we've seen too much recently"
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We can bring you more now from the police statement, which we published earlier.
Head of Counter Terrorism Policing Laurence Taylor says: "Whilst I must stress this investigation is at an early stage, we are working quickly to understand exactly what happened."
Det Ch Supt Luke Williams, who leads policing in the area, says police are grateful to officers who "swiftly Tasered and arrested the suspect before he could cause further harm".
He adds that the suspect is in custody, and investigators are "considering all possible motives".
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What we don't know
Image source, PA MediaSome reaction now from the Conservative Party, with Leader of the Opposition Kemi Badenoch saying Jewish people in the UK are under "constant attack".
"This is no longer a growing pattern. There is an epidemic of violence against Jewish people," she writes on X.
"It is now a national emergency and needs to be treated as such by the government and public authorities."
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp has called today's incident an "appalling antisemitic attack".
He separately tells the BBC he has spoken to a mother in Golders Green who is "scared to send her children to school because of these attacks".
Keir Starmer has called the attack "deeply concerning", adding "attacks on our Jewish community are attacks on Britain".
A pizza shop worker has spoken of the moment he helped an older man bleeding from his neck after being stabbed in Golders Green.
Tariq Aziz tells the PA Media: "He came to our shop and then I gave him a tissue and helped him, and then police came suddenly and arrest the guy."
He says the suspect "wasn't running away" following the attack, and had pointed him out to police as he was "just walking down there with a knife".
Aziz adds that he believes the victim was stabbed twice.
Image source, PA MediaThe scene in Golders Green a short time ago
We've just had a statement from the Metropolitan Police.
"At 11:16hrs on Wednesday 24 April, officers responded following reports of people stabbed in Highfield Avenue.
"Local officers and armed officers attended, alongside the London Ambulance Service.
"The suspect also attempted to stab police officers, and was Tasered before being arrested. No officers were injured.
"Two men – one in his 70s and one in his 30s – were treated at the scene for stab wounds. They have been taken to hospital and both are in a stable condition.
"A 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He was taken into custody, where he remains. We are working to establish his nationality and background.
"Specialist officers from Counter Terrorism Policing are leading the investigation and working with the Metropolitan Police to establish the full circumstances and any links to terrorism."
We're now seeing CCTV footage, verified by the BBC, that appears to show the moment of the attack.
In the video, a person is standing on a street near a bus stop. Another person approaches him and then seems to attack, forcing him into the bus shelter.
The CCTV footage is timestamped 29 April at 11:20.
Image source, ReutersMore now from Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who a short while ago told MPs the Golders Green attack was "deeply concerning".
He now says on social media: "The antisemitic attack in Golders Green is utterly appalling."
Starmer thanks Jewish groups Shomrim and Hatzola, and the police, for "acting swiftly", and pledges that "those responsible will be brought to justice".
"Attacks on our Jewish community are attacks on Britain," he says.
Here are some of the first images from Golders Green, taken from social media.
The first shows the apparent moment a suspect was arrested, while the second shows the wider response by emergency services.
You can see clips in our carousel at the top of the page.
Police holding man to the ground
Emergency services at scene of stabbing
We've just heard from London Mayor Sadiq Khan.
In a social media post, he confirms there has been an attack on two Jewish Londoners in Golders Green.
He also says police have made an arrest.
"I’m in close contact with the @MetPoliceUK, who will be providing further updates," he says, adding that "the Met have stepped up high visibility patrols in the area".
Image source, PA MediaFinchley and Golders Green MP Sarah Sackman (R) pictured in March during a meeting with the prime minister about an antisemitic arson attack in her constituency
The MP for Finchley and Golders Green, Sarah Sackman, says she is meeting the home secretary "imminently" to discuss the attack in her constituency.
"I have been made aware of a serious stabbing in Golders Green. The suspect has been detained," says Sackman in a statement.
She thanks Shomrim, the Jewish security group, for its "vital work" detaining the suspect.
"The attacks on British Jews are an attack on Britain itself. It is unconscionable that Jews are being targeted in this way", she says.
Image source, UK Parliament/PAIn Parliament, Prime Minister Keir Starmer says today's stabbing attack in Golders Green is "deeply concerning".
He says an investigation is now ongoing, adding the country needs to be "absolutely clear in our determination to deal with any of these offences, the likes of which we've seen too much recently".
The Board of Deputies of British Jews has also issued a statement.
"We are aware of a reported stabbing incident in Golders Green, with two injured," it says on X.
"The police have apprehended a suspect.
"We are liaising with the CST [Community Security Trust], government and police to understand what has happened and ensure a forceful response."
Lucy Manning
Special correspondent
A local resident, Gedale Weinberg, says the attack happened almost outside his house.
He was alerted after hearing the police and ambulances arrive.
He says one stabbing took place on Golders Green Road outside shops, and another was on a side road outside a synagogue.
He says his road is in lockdown, with armed police on the scene.
Lucy Manning
Special correspondent
BBC News has confirmed two Jewish men were stabbed in the attack and are currently being treated for serious injuries.
Lucy Manning
Special correspondent
Two people have been stabbed in Golders Green in north London after a man with a knife was seen running down the high street, attempting to stab Jewish people in the area.
Shomrim, the Jewish community security organisation, said they responded immediately and detained a suspect.
They said police then arrived and Tasered a man who has been arrested.
The victims are being treated by Hatzola, whose ambulances were set on on fire across the road from today's incident last month.
