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Ambulance Arson: Fourth Arrest Made
4 Apr
Summary
- Fourth suspect arrested in north London ambulance arson attack.
- Nearly £1m in damage caused to Hatzola ambulances.
- Attack described as premeditated and targeted against Jewish community.
A fourth individual has been apprehended in connection with the recent arson incident targeting Jewish charity-owned ambulances in north London. The arrest took place on Saturday morning. This development follows the apprehension and charging of three other suspects, who have since been remanded in custody. These individuals include two British men and a 17-year-old boy holding dual British-Pakistani nationality. All face charges of arson with intent to damage property and endanger life.
The incident occurred in the early hours of March 23 at the car park of a synagogue in Golders Green. The court was informed that the damage sustained by the Hatzola ambulances amounts to nearly £1 million. Evidence suggests the attack was premeditated and specifically aimed at the Jewish community. Counter-terror police are leading the investigation, although the incident has not yet been classified as terrorism. Police patrols have been increased in areas with significant Jewish populations as a precautionary measure, especially during the Passover festival period.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the potential involvement of an Iranian-backed group that claimed responsibility for the attack. The three charged suspects are scheduled to appear next at the Old Bailey on April 24. Previously, two men aged 45 and 47 were arrested in connection with the case and released on bail until late April.
