Two members of the Golders Green, London, Jewish community were stabbed outside a synagogue.
According to initial reports, the attacker was arrested at the scene shortly after the incident. Both victims were evacuated to hospital, and their condition was reported as stable.
According to a report by the Shomrim neighborhood patrol, the suspect was seen running along the main street armed with a knife, attempting to stab passersby who appeared Jewish.
Volunteers from the organization responded quickly, chased the suspect, and managed to detain him until police arrived.
Police reported that the suspect also attempted to stab police officers and was tased before being arrested. No officers were injured.
The victims, two men, one in his 70s and one in his 30s, were treated at the scene for stab wounds. They have been taken to the hospital, and both are in a stable condition.
A 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He was taken into custody, where he remains. Police are working to establish his nationality and background.
The Met Police noted that "specialist officers from Counter Terrorism Policing are leading the investigation and working with the Metropolitan Police to establish the full circumstances and any links to terrorism."
Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the attack "utterly appalling."
He added that "attacks on our Jewish community are attacks on Britain."
He thanked Shomrim, Hatzola, and the police for acting swiftly and promised that "those responsible will be brought to justice."
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan commented: "There has been an appalling attack on two Jewish Londoners in Golders Green. The police have made an arrest, and I’d like to thank all the emergency services and heroic volunteers from Hatzola and Shomrim in the area for their swift response to this horrific incident."
He noted that he is in close contact with the Met Police, who will be providing further updates.
"London’s Jewish community has been the target of a series of shocking antisemitic attacks. There must be absolutely no place for antisemitism in society. The Met have stepped up high-visibility patrols in the area," Khan added.
He urged anyone who has any information to call the police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.