Counter terrorism detectives have arrested two men in connection with the arson attack on a Jewish charity. The attack was on volunteer-led ambulances run by the Jewish community in Golders Green.
Two suspects held on arson attack on Jewish charity
According to Metro Police, the men, one aged 47 and the other aged 45, were arrested on Wednesday, 25 March, in north-west London and central London respectively. Officers arrested them on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
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Both men remain in police custody at a London police station as detectives carry out searches at the two addresses.
The arrests form part of an ongoing investigation into the attack which occurred at approximately 01:35hrs on Monday, 23 March. Four ambulances belonging to Hatzola, a volunteer-led ambulance service operating in the Golders Green area, went up in flames during the incident.
Commander Helen Flanagan, Head of Counter Terrorism Policing London, which is leading the investigation, explained. He said the police have been working around the clock since this appalling attack took place, leading to the arrests of two suspects.
“This appears to be an important breakthrough in the investigation, but we’re also mindful that CCTV footage of the incident suggests there were at least three people involved. We fully recognise the local community will still be concerned, and our investigation very much remains active, and we will continue to work to identify and seek to arrest all of those who may have been involved,” he said.
Commander Flanagan, however thank the public and the local Jewish community in the area for their continued support. He reiterated their appeal to anyone who might have information that could assist with the investigation to get in touch with the police.
Police urge public to remain vigilant as manhunt continues
Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams, who leads policing in North West London, said they know the community concerns.
“We know that community concerns remain heightened and I want to reassure the community that an enhanced, bespoke policing plan and activity, which is particularly focused around vulnerable areas right across London, will continue over THE coming days and weeks,” he added.
Detective Williams said the measures included deploying specialist officers and capabilities alongside local officers to help. This is to protect certain locations, as well as highly visible armed police patrols, to serve as a deterrent.
He also stressed that these were precautionary and not in response to any specific threat. Additionally, the police continued to work alongside their colleagues in Counter Terrorism Policing to support their investigation.
He further added that they would continue to work closely with local communities and their partners to listen to concerns and respond to them.
Meanwhile, he urged anyone with information that could assist the investigation to call the police on 101. Alternatively, to remain anonymous, he suggested people contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
In a related development, United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister, Keir Starmer has condemned as horrifying an antisemitic Jewish charity arson attack. He vowed that the government would fight the poison that is antisemitism.