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Starmer’s sister-in-law feared what might have happened in arson attack, court hears

Starmer’s sister-in-law feared what might have happened in arson attack, court hears The prime minister’s sister-in-law has said she feared what might have happened had she not woken

Suspect arrested after two Jewish people stabbed in London

arson attacks targeting Jewish sites in the area. The 45-year-old man was arrested after he was seen running with a knife “attempting to stab Jewish members of the public”, the Shomrim Jewish neighbourhood

Starmer says ‘antisemitic attack in Golders Green is utterly appalling’ after two people stabbed – latest updates

Starmer described the Golders Green stabbings as “utterly appalling” and vowed to bring those responsible to justice.** Posting on X, he said: > double quotation markThe antisemitic attack in Golders Green is utterly appalling. > > Attacks

British Jews feel ‘under siege’ and worry about kids wearing religious symbols in public

arson attacks](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/apr/19/police-investigate-attempted-arson-attack-north-west-london-synagogue) at Jewish sites over the past week, including incidents at two synagogues in London and one at a building used by the charity Jewish Futures. Four Jewish community ambulances were

Starmer's sister-in-law 'scared' after arson attack on her home, court hears

arson attack at her home, the Old Bailey has heard. On 12 May 2025, a fire was discovered at the entrance of Sir Keir Starmer's property in Kentish Town, north London, which was being

Friday briefing: How rising antisemitism is striking fear into the everyday lives of British Jews

Starmer near the site of the Golders Green attack. Photograph: Ben Whitley/PA Wednesday’s attack in Golders Green was not a one-off. In March, volunteer-run ambulances operated by the Jewish community were

UK to invest further £25m in security for Jewish communities after London stabbing

happened just after 11am on Wednesday, as terrorism, with the suspect described as having been allegedly looking for anyone “visibly Jewish” to attack. The stabbings follow a series of arson attacks on Jewish targets

'I bought a baseball cap to hide my kippah': Jews observe first Shabbat after Golders Green attack

incidents in recent months targeting Jewish sites](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgzdn665x6o) including an arson attack on ambulances also in Golders Green. For some Jewish people, it simply feels too frightening to go to synagogue

Proxy attacks in UK a real and growing concern, says PM

Starmer expressed worry over the use of proxies - groups used by states to carry out criminal acts - by "a number of countries" during a visit to Kenton United Synagogue, which was targeted witha petrol bomb

U.K police investigating if attacks in London are the work of Iranian proxies

arson attacks on Jewish sites in London are the work of Iranian proxies, as the country's chief rabbi said British Jews are facing a campaign of violence and intimidation. The Metropolitan Police force says

Starmer calls on public to ‘open their eyes to Jewish pain’ in wake of Golders Green attack

Starmer also pledged more funding for Jewish security services and stronger powers to shut down charities that promote antisemitic extremism. “We will prevent hate preachers from entering our country, bar them from our campuses