Summary
Four ambulances owned by a Jewish charity in London were set on fire in an arson attack. The attack, described as antisemitic, involved multiple explosions and large-scale damage, but no injuries were reported. Police are searching for three suspects, and no arrests have been made yet.
Key Facts
- The incident happened in Golders Green, a London area with a significant Jewish population.
- At 1.40 a.m. on Monday, the London Fire Brigade responded to the blaze.
- The fire caused explosions from gas cylinders, damaging nearby buildings.
- Police are seeking three suspects identified from security footage.
- The attack occurred amid increased antisemitic incidents in the U.K. following the Israel-Hamas war.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the attack as antisemitic.
- The Hatzola Northwest ambulance service helps both Jewish and non-Jewish communities.
- No one was hurt in the attack, but local residents were evacuated.