Two men, aged 76 and 34, are in a stable condition in hospital after they were allegedly stabbed in Highfield Avenue in Golders Green this morning (Wednesday, April 29).

Police officers tasered and arrested a 45-year-old, whom they believed had a bomb, when they confronted him.

Following the incident this morning, Thames Valley Police’s Assistant Chief Constable Christian Bunt has made a statement.

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“We are aware of the terrorist attack in Golders Green, North London, today,” he said.

“As a result, we will be increasing our patrols to provide reassurance and support to our Jewish communities within the Thames Valley.

“Our Jewish communities and the wider public can expect to see an enhanced policing presence around key locations, including places of worship.

“This will include armed response vehicles and is standard practice in response to terrorist incidents such as this one.

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“Please do speak to our officers out and about if you have any questions, concerns or information to share.

“We are asking the public to please remain vigilant and report anything that doesn’t feel right to police via the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 123.

“Information that you share can make a difference, and always call 999 in an emergency.

“We are really proud that the Thames Valley is a diverse, inclusive and vibrant place, and we stand together in solidarity with all those affected by today’s news.”

Great Western Railway (GWR) revealed this afternoon (Wednesday, April 29) that trespassers have entered the tracks near Didcot Parkway station.

This is affecting trains to Reading with the incident occurring somewhere between there and Didcot.

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⚠ Travel Update – 29/04 ⚠

Due to trespassers on the railway between Didcot Parkway and Reading, some lines are blocked.

Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled or delayed.

Disruption is expected until 18:00

Check your journey at… pic.twitter.com/6NhGVJinsV

— GWR (@GWRHelp) April 29, 2026

The train service has warned that this disruption is expected to continue until at least 6pm this evening.

A statement published across social media for GWR said: “Due to trespassers on the railway between Didcot Parkway and Reading, some lines are blocked.

“Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled or delayed.

“Disruption is expected until 6pm.”

Mint Kitchen and Lounge, in Temple Street in Oxford, was given a one star rating by Oxford City Council environmental health officers following a routine visit.

Stating that ‘major improvement’ was necessary, inspectors handed the eatery a one-out-of-five food hygiene rating.

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One key issue identified in the latest inspection was the management of food safety, meaning the systems in place to ensure food served is safe to eat, which were deemed to require ‘major improvement’.

Inspectors also stated that improvement was necessary in regards to the cleanliness and condition of facilities and building, as well as the food handling.

The restaurant serves a large range of food including falafel, koftas shawarmas, lamb chops, and burgers with rave reviews online calling the food ‘delicious’ and the service ‘perfection’.

The eatery offers shisha pipes from £15, with premium flavours priced at £19.