A march of solidarity has commenced in Golders Green this evening in support of the Jewish community following yesterday's antisemitic attack.
Around 100 women of different faiths have gathered to “walk in solidarity” after two Jewish men were stabbed in a terror attack in the area.
The inter-faith walk began at Golders Green station this evening, and will finish where the incident happened along Golders Green Road tomorrow morning.
In a statement, organisers Julie Siddiqi and Lyndsey Simmons said: “An attack on one part of our community is an attack on us all.
“We are walking today to show our support for the Jewish community in this country, and to stand together against hatred and division."
Speaking to women who came to the walk, Ms Siddiqi added: “It’s very powerful that we’re here as women. There was something very important for us to come together as women.”
While this march is entirely peaceful, many crowds have gathered in Golders Green over the last 24 hours to protest against the Government's handling of the crisis.
Keir Starmer was heckled and jeered during a visit to the area earlier today, with the Prime Minister’s motorcade met with chants of "shame on you" and "Jew harmer" as it sped past demonstrators.
The walk is scheduled to continue through the night until tomorrow morning
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Those lining the streets holding banners and flying flags also demanded "protect our children", and even branded Sir Keir a "traitor" to British Jews.
Yesterday, the Scotland Yard boss was also met with a similar reaction when he issued a statement from Golders Green just hours after the incident.
He and local Labour MP Sarah Sackman were drowned out with cries of “shame on you” and “resign”.
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Attendees of the protest, organised by campaign group Stop The Hate, shouted "Keir Starmer’s a w****r" and "shame on Sadiq Khan".
The Golders Green terror suspect has been named as a Somali translator Essa Suleiman - who had previously been referred to Prevent.
The Somali-born British national has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in police custody.
The Golders Green stabbing suspect had been referred to Prevent | PAIn a statement delivered after the incident, Sir Mark Rowley, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, said the suspect had a "history of serious violence and mental health issues".
The suspect allegedly attempted to stab police officers and was tasered before being arrested.
Two men, aged 76 and 34, were treated at the scene for stab wounds.
Moishe Shine and Moshe Ben Baila were taken to the hospital and are in a stable condition.