London [UK], March 23 (ANI): Four ambulances belonging to the Jewish community ambulance service were set on fire in Golders Green, the Metropolitan Police said on Monday.
In an official statement, the police said an investigation has been launched and officers remain on the scene, with the arson attack being treated as an anti‑Semitic hate crime.
Met Police said officers received a call from the London Fire Brigade in the early hours of Monday about a fire on Highfield Road, Golders Green. “Officers attended the scene where four Hatzalah ambulances were on fire,” the statement said.
Nearby houses were evacuated as a precaution and road closures remain in place. While no injuries have been reported, all the fires have been extinguished. “We are aware of reports of explosions – this is believed to be linked to gas canisters onboard the ambulances,” the statement noted.
Superintendent Sarah Jackson, who leads policing in the local area, said the incident has caused significant distress and that police are examining CCTV and are aware of online footage. She said there have been no arrests so far but officers are looking for three suspects at this early stage and urged anyone with information to contact police, anonymously if desired.
Jackson added that engagements will take place with faith leaders and additional patrols will be carried out in the local area to provide reassurance and a highly visible presence. (ANI)
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