‘Visibly Jewish’ people aren’t safe on UK’s streets, warns chief Rabbi

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30 Apr 2026 • 4:45 PM MYT
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  • The UK's chief Rabbi, Sir Ephraim Mirvis, stated that Jewish people are not always safe on British streets, urging public support for Jewish communities after a double stabbing.
  • Two men, Nachman Moshe ben Chaya Sarah and Moshe Ben Baila, were stabbed on Highfield Avenue because they were 'visibly Jewish' and were subsequently hospitalised with knife wounds.
  • The incident was declared a terrorist attack, with a 45-year-old British national born in Somalia arrested on suspicion of attempted murder; he reportedly has a history of serious violence and mental health issues.
  • Met Police chief Sir Mark Rowley was heckled during a press conference, and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer called an emergency Cobra meeting in response to the attack.
  • This incident follows a string of arson attacks targeting Jewish sites in north London, raising further concerns about the safety of the Jewish community.

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