Two individuals, aged 47 and 45, who were apprehended in connection with the Golders Green arson incident, have been granted bail by the Metropolitan Police, it was announced.
Both men, British citizens, were taken into custody on March 25 in north west and central London on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life. Police conducted searches at the locations where the arrests took place while the suspects were being held at a London police station. Additional searches were also carried out at two other addresses in north west London.
These arrests are part of the ongoing probe into an arson attack that occurred around 01:35 am on March 23. During the incident, four Hatzola ambulances, which are part of a volunteer ambulance service in Golders Green, north London, were set on fire.
Commander Helen Flanagan, Head of Counter Terrorism Policing London, leading the investigation, stated that while the two men have been released under strict bail conditions, inquiries into their alleged involvement in the incident are ongoing. The public is assured that monitoring will be rigorous during this process.
Efforts to identify all individuals involved in the attack are ongoing, with the investigation team working tirelessly. The local Jewish community’s support is acknowledged, and the public is urged to provide any information that could aid the investigation.
Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams, overseeing policing in North West London, emphasized that community concerns are being addressed with an enhanced policing plan focused on safeguarding vulnerable areas across London. The plan includes deploying specialized officers and visible armed police patrols as a precautionary measure.
Collaboration with local communities, partners, and Counter Terrorism policing continues to ensure a proactive response to concerns. Individuals with information relevant to the investigation can contact the police on 101, quoting reference 415 of March 23. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be provided to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
