A 45-year-old man has been formally charged with attempted murder following a stabbing attack that left two Jewish men seriously wounded in Golders Green, north London, on Wednesday, in an incident authorities have deemed terrorism-related.

Essa Suleiman, 45, is accused of carrying out the assault on Shloime Rand, 34, and Moshe Shine, 76. Both men suffered significant injuries and were rushed to the hospital, where they received medical treatment. The Metropolitan Police have classified the attack as connected to terrorism.

In addition to the Golders Green incident, Suleiman is also alleged to have tried to murder Ishmail Hussein in a separate stabbing earlier that same day at Hussein’s residence in Southwark, south London. According to reports, the two men had been acquainted for approximately 20 years.

Prosecutors have further charged Suleiman with possession of a knife in a public place in connection with the Golders Green attack.

During a court appearance on Friday, Suleiman stood in the dock wearing a grey sweatshirt and trousers issued by police. He appeared to have visible bruising around his eyes. He confirmed his name and date of birth but did not enter a plea at that time.

{Matzav.com}