UK terrorism menace degree raised to ‘extreme’ with assault now ‘extremely seemingly’ after Golders Green
The Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) has today raised the UK National Threat Level from substantial to severe, meaning an attack is highly likely in next six months after the Golders Green attacks
The UK’s national threat level has risen from substantial to severe in the wake of the Golders Green attack. It means a terrorist attack is considered highly likely in the next six months.
The increase in threat comes following yesterday’s stabbing in Golders Green in North London, but it is not solely a result of that attack. The terrorist threat level in the UK has been rising for some time, driven by an increase in broader Islamist and Extreme Right Wing terrorist threat from individuals and small groups based in the UK, the Home Office said.
Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, said: “Yesterday’s abhorrent, antisemitic attack was a vile act of terrorism. My thoughts today remain with the victims, and with the whole Jewish community at a time of deep disquiet and fear.
“My deepest thanks go to the volunteers and emergency services, a number of whom I met today. Their actions saved lives and they are, and forever will be, heroes.
“Today, the national threat level has increased to “severe”, which means a terrorist attack is considered highly likely. I know this will be a source of concern to many, particularly amongst our Jewish community, who have suffered so much.
“The Government has today announced a significant increase in investment to protect our Jewish communities, with record funding for policing and security at synagogues, schools and community centres. And we will do everything in our power to rid society of the evil of antisemitism.
“As the threat level rises, I urge everyone to be vigilant, as they go about their daily lives, and report any concerns they have to the police.
“And I can assure everyone that our world-class security services and the police are working, day and night, to keep our country safe.”
The UK was last at severe in November 2021, following the Liverpool Women’s Hospital bombing and murder of Sir David Amess, before being lowered to substantial in February 2022.
In light of yesterday’s attack and a spate of vile antisemitic arson attacks in London, the Government is investing an additional £25 million funding to protect Jewish communities against horrific antisemitic attacks.
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