Three masked individuals set fire to four Hatzolah ambulances in Golders Green, London, in what police are treating as an antisemitic hate crime. The incident occurred late on [date not specified in source], with emergency services arriving to find the vehicles engulfed in flames.
Hatzolah is a volunteer ambulance service serving the Jewish community. The attack has been condemned by community leaders and politicians, who have called for a swift investigation. No injuries were reported, but the ambulances were extensively damaged.
Police have launched an investigation and are appealing for witnesses. They believe the attack was motivated by antisemitism, given the nature of the target. Extra patrols have been deployed in the area to reassure the community.
The Metropolitan Police are reviewing CCTV footage and forensic evidence. Anyone with information is urged to contact police or Crimestoppers anonymously.
