A British man accused of attacking two Jewish men with a knife in London will face trial next March, according to court proceedings held Friday.
Essa Suleiman, 45, who was born in Somalia but holds British citizenship, faces attempted murder charges for allegedly attacking two Jewish men on April 29 in the Golders Green neighborhood of north London, an area known for its significant Jewish community.
The attack represents the most recent in a series of incidents targeting Jewish locations in the region, creating fear among local Jewish residents and prompting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to promise enhanced protective measures.
Authorities have also charged Suleiman with a separate attempted murder count connected to an unrelated incident at a former acquaintance’s residence earlier that same day, along with charges for carrying a bladed weapon.
During his Friday appearance at London’s Old Bailey courthouse, Suleiman was not required to enter pleas for any of the four charges against him. The court scheduled his trial to begin March 1, 2027, and he will remain detained until then.
