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A man has been arrested after two people were stabbed in Golders Green, north London, Jewish neighbourhood watch group Shomrim said.
The man was seen running along Golders Green Road armed with a knife and “attempting to stab Jewish members of the public”, Shomrim said on social media.
He was reportedly detained by members of the public before police officers tasered and arrested him.
The two people stabbed are said to be receiving treatment by Hatzola, a Jewish volunteer ambulance service.
Jewish charity the Community Security Trust (CST) said it was working closely with the police and urged anyone with information to contact the police, Shomrim and CST immediately.
In a post on X, the charity said: :There has been a knife attack today in Golders Green. The suspect has been arrested.”
The incident follows a recent series of arson attacks targeting Jewish sites in north London.
The Independent has contacted the Metropolitan Police for comment.
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