Gabriel Abdullah, aged 34, of Hamilton Road, NW11, is set to appear in court today, facing several charges related to a hate crime incident that unfolded in Golders Green on Monday, January 29.

Gabriel Abdullah has been charged with affray and possession of a bladed article in a public place. He will make his appearance in custody at Willesden Green Magistrates’ Court.

The charges stem from an incident on Hamilton Road, NW11, where police were summoned on Monday, January 29, following reports of a man wielding a knife. The call for assistance came in at approximately 13:27hrs.

Chief Superintendent Sara Leach, who oversees policing in north-west London, expressed her concern about the incident’s impact on the Jewish communities in the area. She made it clear that this matter is being treated as a hate crime, and the police are allocating significant resources to the investigation.

Officers acted swiftly, arriving at the scene within six minutes and apprehending the suspect within ten minutes of the initial call. Chief Superintendent Leach commended the brave members of the public who intervened before the arrival of the police.

Specialist detectives from the Community Safety Unit are leading the investigation into this hate crime. Although this incident is not being treated as a terrorism case, the Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command has conducted a comprehensive assessment and maintains communication with local officers as the inquiry progresses.

Community leaders and partners were updated on the investigation by Chief Superintendent Leach and her senior team throughout the day on Tuesday. This engagement will continue in the coming days. To enhance security, additional patrols have been deployed in Golders Green in recent months, a measure that will be reinforced following this incident.