UK man appears in court over stabbing of two Jewish men in London

UK man appears in court over stabbing of two Jewish men in London
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Summary Essa Suleiman, a British national who was born in Somalia, is alleged to have tried to kill two ⁠Jewish men on April 29

LONDON (Reuters) - The trial of a 45-year-old man charged with attempted murder over a knife attack during which two Jewish men were stabbed will take place next March, a London court heard on Friday.

Essa Suleiman, a British national who was born in Somalia, is alleged to have tried to kill two ⁠Jewish men on April 29 in north London's Golders Green area, which is home to a large Jewish population.

The incident was the latest in a spate of attacks targeting Jewish premises in the area, which have left Jewish communities fearing for their safety, prompting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to vow ⁠stronger action.

Suleiman is also charged with a third count of attempted murder, relating to an unconnected incident at the home of a former acquaintance earlier ⁠the same day, and with possession of a bladed article.

He appeared at London's Old Bailey court on Friday ⁠and was not asked to enter pleas to any of the four charges he faces.

⁠A date of March 1, 2027 was set for his trial, and he remains in custody.