Police hunt man who made threat to ‘behead Jews’ in east London Metropolitan Police officers were sent after an online video showed the suspect making threats and slurs on Friday The Independent UK · May 16
‘Unprecedented’ police operation in capital as tens of thousands to protest Armoured vehicles, police horses, dogs, drones and helicopters will be deployed along with thousands of officers Evening Standard · May 15
Jews are not safe in London, says Met Chief in starkest warning of antisemitism rise Sir Mark Rowley warned MPs of antisemitic attacks as he visited stabbing victims with King Charles in Golders Green Evening Standard · May 15
Met chief says British Jews ‘not safe’ in London after series of attacks King Charles visits Golders Green to show support as commissioner says counter-terrorism team leading 11 investigations The Guardian - UK · May 14
Green mayoral candidate under fire for ‘blocking’ letter praising police for Golders Green response Councillor Zoë Garbett, who co-leads the Green Party in Hackney, raised objections to the proposed missive Evening Standard · May 7
Metropolitan Police Push For British Trial Of Madeleine McCann Suspect Christian Brueckner Ahead Of 20th Anniversary Metropolitan Police seek to extradite Christian Brueckner to the UK over Madeleine McCann's disappearance after his release from a German prison. International Business Times UK · May 6
London police form 100 officers unit to protect Jewish community amid rise in antisemitic attacks The Metropolitan Police has formed a new 100-officer unit to strengthen protection for Jewish community across London amid a recent rise in antisemitic incidents. The Times of India · May 6
Polanski wrongly claims Golders Green terror suspect was handcuffed in video that sparked row with Met Police Green Party leader apologised last week after sharing criticism of the police response to the knife attack The Independent UK · May 6
Extra 100 police officers to protect Jewish community in London - as Met reveals rocks were thrown at ambulance Metropolitan Police says new team of officers will take to London’s streets to help better protect the Jewish community Evening Standard · May 6
Iran proxies carrying out antisemitic attacks could face 14 years in prison The report of tougher sentences comes as the Met announced a community protection team of 100 extra officers to help safeguard the Jewish community. The Independent UK · May 6
Metropolitan Police announce 100 extra officers to protect London’s Jewish community from hate crimes It comes despite the force’s chief previously saying that 300 more officers were needed The Independent UK · May 5
Why Zack Polanski’s approval rating has slumped since the Golders Green attack IN FULL The Independent UK · May 5
Polanski’s popularity plummets following row with police chief over his Golders Green response Zack Polanski was publicly criticised by the Met commissioner over a social media repost The Independent UK · May 5
'It's becoming fashionable to be antisemitic at London dinner parties,' warns Kemi Badenoch The Tory leader slammed the new ‘fad’ at social gatherings as shameful Evening Standard · May 5
Evening Standard · May 4 Zack Polanski clashes with Cabinet minister on antisemitism as London targeted by stabbings and arson attacks Communities Secretary Steve Reed accuses the Green Party of failing to do enough to tackle antisemitism but it brands him ‘desperate’ in his criticism
The Independent UK · May 4 Pro-Palestine protest organisers slam Met Police chief over ‘defamatory’ synagogue march route claims Met Police chief Mark Rowley claimed pro-Palestine march organisers suggested taking a route where they would walk by a synagogue
The Times of India · May 3 UK PM Keir Starmer signals possible ban on pro-Palestine marches amid attacks on British Jews Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer indicated potential bans on pro-Palestinian marches due to their cumulative impact on the Jewish community, especially after recent stabbings and a raised terrorism threat level. While defending free expression, Starmer highlighted unacceptable chants and the need for broader review of protest effects.
Evening Standard · May 3 Police should not be above scrutiny, Zack Polanski says over Golders Green post The Green Party leader was responding after Metropolitan Police chief Sir Mark Rowley wrote an open letter criticising him.
The Independent UK · May 3 Polanski accuses Met police chief of interfering in elections as he reignites row over Golders Green arrest Days after the Green Party leader issued an apology for sharing a post criticising police officers responding to the terror attack, he said he was still concerned – and that police should not be above scrutiny
The Guardian - UK · May 3 Polanski says he would discourage ‘globalise the intifada’ chant but warns against march bans Green party leader says specifically outlawing controversial phrase would restrict freedom of speech
The Independent UK · May 3 Former marines hired to protect synagogues and Jewish schools in wake of Golders Green attack Government raised the terrorism threat in the UK from ‘substantial’ to ‘severe’
Evening Standard · May 3 Zack Polanski hits back at Met chief over Golders Green attack arrest criticism Sir Mark Rowley criticised the Green Party leader after he shared a post which suggested police had used excessive force at the Golders Green terror attack
The Guardian - UK · May 2 Some pro-Palestinian protests could be banned amid attacks on British Jews PM worried about ‘cumulative’ effect of marches, as Met chief says Jewish communities facing biggest threat
The Independent UK · May 2 Row over Starmer’s call to ban some pro-Palestine protests The prime minister called on marchers who hear chants of ‘globalise the Intifada’ to stop and ask themselves: ‘Why am I not calling this out?’