Ninth person arrested over Jewish ambulance arson
Summary
A ninth person has been arrested in connection with a fire that burned down four Jewish community ambulances in north-west London. The attack caused about £1 million in damage and is believed to be targeted against the Jewish community, amid a series of attacks on Jewish sites in London.Key Facts
- A 48-year-old man was arrested in Leytonstone on suspicion of planning arson related to the ambulance fire.
- Four ambulances operated by the charity Hatzola were set on fire in Golders Green on March 23, causing explosions.
- The fire damaged the ambulances, medical equipment, nearby apartments, and a synagogue.
- Prosecutors believe the attack was aimed at the Jewish community.
- Three men and one teenager have already been charged and are awaiting a court hearing in August.
- London’s Counter Terrorism Police have made 31 arrests connected to various attacks on Jewish sites since March.
- Other recent incidents include stabbings of two Jewish men and an attempted arson attack on a synagogue.
- Authorities are investigating possible links to an Iranian group claiming responsibility, but have not confirmed this.
- The UK’s terrorism threat level was recently raised to "severe" after the attacks.
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