A disturbing arson incident targeting a Jewish Community Ambulance service in Golders Green, London, was captured on aerial footage. The attack resulted in the destruction of three ambulances, with a fourth ambulance sustaining minor damage. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the London Fire Brigade quickly brought the fire under control.
The Metropolitan Police launched an investigation into the antisemitic hate crime, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer announcing that the Government would fund replacement ambulances. CCTV footage revealed three masked suspects setting fire to the ambulances before fleeing the scene.
Superintendent Sarah Jackson, overseeing local policing, expressed concern over the incident and reassured the community of ongoing investigations. Authorities are seeking information on the three suspects believed to be involved. Reports of explosions were linked to gas canisters aboard the ambulances, prompting evacuations and road closures as a safety measure.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting condemned the attack as an act of antisemitic hatred and urged anyone with information to cooperate with the police. Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis denounced the arson as a despicable assault on the Jewish community and societal values, calling for unity against hatred and intimidation.
Shomrim, a neighborhood watch organization in Golders Green, confirmed the incident and clarified that the explosions were caused by oxygen tanks, not explosives. Despite evacuations, no casualties were reported, and the Hatzola facility remained operational. The fire brigade responded with 40 firefighters, addressing the vehicle fires and subsequent explosions, causing minor property damage.
Community leaders and organizations like the Community Security Trust (CST) are assisting in the police investigation. Local residents, including councillor Shimon Ryde, expressed shock and highlighted the community’s vigilance against threats. The deliberate attack on Hatzola ambulances is condemned as a heinous act against both the Jewish community and societal values.
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