UK Police Probe Arson Attack on Jewish Charity Ambulances as Hate Crime

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British police are investigating an arson attack on ambulances belonging to a Jewish community charity in north London as an anti-Semitic hate crime. The incident occurred overnight, damaging four ambulances and shattering nearby windows.

In a disturbing incident, ambulances belonging to Hatzola Northwest, a Jewish community charity in north London's Golders Green neighbourhood, were set ablaze overnight. British police are treating the act as an anti-Semitic hate crime.

The Metropolitan Police responded to reports of a fire early on Monday morning. Fortunately, no one was injured in the attack, which damaged four ambulances and shattered the windows of nearby homes.

The London Fire Brigade reported that multiple gas cylinders on the vehicles exploded, causing windows to break in an adjacent apartment block. As a precautionary measure, nearby homes were evacuated.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the incident, stating it was 'deeply shocking' and that 'antisemitism has no place in our society.'

Police are investigating the cause of the fire and are looking for three suspects, although no arrests have been made. The incident has sparked concern within the community, with Police Superintendent Sarah Jackson assuring that officers remain on the scene to carry out urgent enquiries.

This recent attack follows a similar incident in October 2025 where an attacker drove into people gathered outside a Manchester synagogue, resulting in fatalities.