Jewish Community Ambulance service vehicles were set alight in the early hours in what police have confirmed was an ‘antisemitic arson attack’ as they launch an investigation
Police have launched an investigation following an ‘antisemitic arson attack’.
Four ambulances belonging to the Jewish Community Ambulance service were set on fire in Golders Green, Northwest London.
The incident took place on Highfield Road at around 1.40am on Monday, March 23.
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Metropolitan Police confirmed that four Hatzalah ambulances were on fire in what they have described as a hate crime. The fire was under control just after 3am.
Nearby houses have been evacuated as a precaution and road closures remain in place. No injuries have been reported and all the fires have been put out.
Explosions were heard in the area, according to reports. London Fire Brigade confirmed that multiple cylinders on the vehicles exploded and caused windows to break in a nearby block of flats.
The force are carrying out enquiries and have said they are currently looking for three suspects, based on CCTV footage.
Superintendent Sarah Jackson, who leads policing in the local area said: “We know this incident will cause a great deal of community concern and officers remain on scene to carry out urgent enquiries. We are in the process of examining CCTV and are aware of online footage. We believe we are looking for three suspects at this early stage.
“There have been no arrests yet, and we would urge anyone with information to please contact us as soon as possible – you can do so anonymously if you wish.
“We will be engaging with faith leaders and carrying out additional patrols in the local area as we continue our investigation to provide reassurance and a highly visible presence.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police 101 quoting CAD415 of 23March or to remain anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
