Police have launched an investigation after four ambulances belonging to a Jewish community organisation were set on fire in north London, in what authorities describe as a suspected antisemitic hate crime.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed the incident occurred in Golders Green, stating: “An investigation has been launched after four ambulances belonging to the Jewish Community Ambulance service were set on fire in Golders Green.”
“Officers remain on scene and the arson attack is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime.”
The ambulances belonged to Hatzola, a volunteer-run, not-for-profit organisation that provides emergency medical response within the Jewish community.
The London Fire Brigade said it deployed six fire engines and 40 firefighters after receiving emergency calls at 0140 GMT.
“Multiple cylinders on the vehicles exploded and caused windows to break in an adjacent block of flats. No injuries are reported.”
Firefighters brought the blaze under control by 0306 GMT, preventing further damage in the densely populated area.
The incident comes at a time of rising attacks against Jewish individuals and institutions globally following the Hamas attacks that triggered the Gaza war.
In Britain, authorities have recorded a significant increase in antisemitic incidents since the conflict began, raising concerns among community groups and security agencies.
Faridah Abdulkadiri
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