The attack on two Jewish men in Golders Green, which the Metropolitan Police declared a terrorist incident, was a significant story which we followed closely, reporting on information as it emerged and once it had been verified. When the Met released details, following the suspect’s arrest, about an incident earlier on the same day involving a third man, we reflected this clearly in our coverage.

Though some facts relating to the third victim were made available, information about his religion was not disclosed to us.

It was relevant and appropriate that we reported on this story in the context of the series of antisemitic attacks and incidents that have taken place in the UK and abroad in recent years, examining the impact on the Jewish community in Britain.  This attack provoked a strong response from across the political spectrum about the need to do more to tackle antisemitism, and contributed to the UK terror threat being increased to severe.

The decisions we make about the stories we cover and the prominence we give them are made impartially and without agenda; these decisions aren’t determined by any factors related to the background of those involved, but based on the significance of the story at hand.

 We believe our approach to this story was proportionate, offering fair and duly impartial analysis of the wider implications highlighted.