Antisemitic stab suspect 'has history of violence and health issues'

A SUSPECTED terrorist who stabbed two Jewish men has a history of violence and mental health problems, Britain's most senior police officer said.

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Sir Mark Rowley told journalists in Golders Green that two police officers who Tasered and arrested the 45-year-old believed he had a bomb when they confronted him on Wednesday.

Jewish leaders called for tougher action on antisemitic violence after the double stabbing at 11.15am which has been declared a terrorist attack.

Two men aged 76 and 34 are in a stable condition in hospital after they were stabbed in Highfield Avenue, Golders Green, north London.