Three more arrests after Golders Green ambulance arson attack

Authorities in London have taken further action following a recent arson attack targeting ambulances owned by a Jewish charity. The Metropolitan Police announced the arrest of three additional suspects linked to the incident, which involved setting fire to ambulances in north London. The attack occurred during the early hours of 23 March on the premises of a synagogue located in Golders Green.

Among those detained are two British men aged 20 and 19, alongside a 17-year-old with dual British-Pakistani nationality. These individuals remain in custody, having been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson at three different properties in east London. Earlier in the investigation, two other British men, aged 47 and 45, were also apprehended in connection with the attack but have since been released on bail.

Cdr Helen Flanagan, the head of Counter Terrorism Policing London, commented on the ongoing probe, emphasizing that officers have worked tirelessly to identify those responsible for these “appalling attacks.” She acknowledged the heightened anxiety within the Jewish community but expressed hope that the recent arrests demonstrate the authorities’ commitment to pursuing justice. Although the case is not officially classified as a terror incident, counter-terrorism detectives continue to lead the investigation.

The assault caused significant damage, with four Hatzola ambulances ignited and multiple explosions from oxygen canisters causing windows in nearby buildings, including the synagogue, to crack or shatter. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. Hatzola, the largest Jewish-led emergency medical organisation in the UK, provides free ambulance services irrespective of recipients’ faith. In response to the attack, Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams assured the community, especially as Passover approaches, that enhanced policing measures have been implemented. These measures include highly visible armed patrols intended to protect vulnerable areas in Golders Green and across London, aimed at deterring further harm

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