Boy George has revealed he was caught up in the knife attack in London’s Golders Green that left two Jewish men injured and prompted a major counter‑terrorism investigation.
The Culture Club singer said he was nearby when the incident unfolded and described a scene of fear and confusion, saying there was “panic in the air” as emergency services descended on the north London neighbourhood. He later said the experience left him “in tears”.
The attack took place on Wednesday in Golders Green, an area with a large Jewish population. Two men, aged 76 and 34, were stabbed and taken to hospital. Police said both victims were in a stable condition following treatment. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the incident has been declared a terrorist attack and is being investigated as an antisemitic assault.
According to counter‑terror officers, a 45‑year‑old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after being confronted and tasered by police. Investigators said they are examining whether the suspect deliberately targeted members of the Jewish community, amid heightened concern following a series of antisemitic incidents in the area in recent weeks.
Boy George was not among those injured and has not been linked to the investigation beyond being present in the vicinity at the time. In comments reported by media outlets, he described witnessing the immediate aftermath of the attack and praised the swift response of emergency services as armed officers secured the scene.
The stabbing followed a number of recent antisemitic attacks in Golders Green, including an arson attack in March that destroyed ambulances belonging to a Jewish volunteer emergency service. Community leaders have warned that Jewish residents are increasingly fearful, while police have stepped up patrols and security measures across the area.
Political and faith leaders condemned the attack, with senior figures describing it as an assault on the Jewish community and on Britain as a whole. Counter‑terrorism policing said enquiries are ongoing as officers work to establish the full motive and any potential links to other incidents.
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