Fourth suspect in London arson attack on Jewish ambulances remanded in custody
Summary
A fourth person has been charged and kept in custody for setting fire to four Jewish community ambulances in north-west London. The attack caused explosions and about £1 million in damage, and police believe it was aimed at the Jewish community.Key Facts
- Judex Atshatshi, 18, from east London, was charged with arson and risk to life and remanded in custody.
- The fire happened on March 23 and affected ambulances from Hatzola, a volunteer ambulance service serving mostly Jewish areas.
- Gas canisters in the ambulances exploded, making the damage cost about £1 million.
- Three others, two men aged 19 and 20 and a 17-year-old boy, were charged earlier and are also in custody.
- Atshatshi was arrested by counter-terrorism officers after searches in east London.
- Another 18-year-old was arrested but later released on bail.
- All four suspects are due to appear in court on April 24.
- Hatzola helps all people in emergencies in their area, not just Jewish people, even on the Jewish day of rest.
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