Two Jewish men were stabbed in London's Golders Green area on Wednesday, prompting a counterterrorism investigation by Metropolitan Police. Both victims were hospitalized and reported to be in stable condition.

Police arrested one suspect in connection with the attack. The incident occurred in Golders Green, an area of north London with a significant Jewish population.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan described the attack as "appalling" and announced that police patrols would be increased in response. Khan characterized the incident as part of what he called a "series of shocking antisemitic attacks" in the city.

The stabbing has drawn international attention, with Israeli President Isaac Herzog calling for urgent action in response to the attack. The Metropolitan Police's counterterrorism unit has taken over the investigation, indicating authorities are treating the incident as potentially motivated by extremist ideology.

The attack comes amid heightened tensions and concerns about antisemitic incidents in London and other major cities. Authorities have not yet released details about the suspect's identity or potential motives for the attack.