Golders Green attack suspect charged with attempted murder
A 45-year-old man, Essa Sleman, has been charged with three counts of attempted murder following an attack in Golders Green and a separate incident in Suffach, Southeast London. The head of the Metropolitan Police has called for 300 additional officers to address what he described as a pandemic of antisemitism, requesting long-term government investment.
Summary
Essa Sleman, aged 45, appeared in court following an attack in Golders Green on Wednesday and was remanded in custody. He faces three counts of attempted murder, which include charges related to a separate incident that occurred the same day in Suffach, Southeast London.
In the wake of the attacks, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner outlined the scale of resources needed to address ongoing antisemitism in London. He described antisemitism as a long-term issue requiring sustained attention, and revealed that on Wednesday night — the same evening as the attacks — he submitted a formal proposal to the government detailing what would be required to maintain adequate protective measures.
The Commissioner specified that approximately 300 dedicated officers would be needed, embedded in local neighborhoods and supported by specialist units including firearms officers. While he acknowledged that some funding had already been announced by the government, he emphasized the need for long-term investment rather than short-term measures in order to properly and sustainably address the threat.
Key Insights
- Essa Sleman was charged with three counts of attempted murder, covering both the Golders Green attack and a separate incident in Suffach, Southeast London on the same day.
- The Metropolitan Police Commissioner describes antisemitism as a 'long-term issue' requiring sustained, not temporary, policing solutions.
- The Commissioner submitted a formal proposal to the government on Wednesday night — the same evening as the attacks — outlining the resources needed for long-term protection.
- The Commissioner called for approximately 300 dedicated officers embedded in local neighborhoods and supported by specialist units including firearms officers.
- The Commissioner acknowledged that some government funding had already been announced but stressed that long-term investment is still needed to address the issue properly.
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[0:00] A 45-year-old man has appeared in court following the attack in Gold's Green on Wednesday. Essa Sleman has been remanded in custody charged with three counts of attempted murder, including a separate incident in Suffach in Southeast London that day. Following the attack, the head of the Metropolitan Police has said 300 more officers are needed to help tackle a pandemic of anti-semitism. >> This is a long-term issue I need to sustain. On Wednesday night after the attacks, I put a proposal into government in terms of what it would take um to sustain this level of protection long-term year after year. um [0:32] best part of 300 officers um dedicated local resources embedded in neighborhoods supported by…
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