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UK Police Arrest Three More Men Over Arson Attack on Jewish Community Ambulances
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Posted on April 1, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 1, 2026
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British police have arrested three more males—aged 20, 19, and 17—in the Golders Green Jewish ambulance arson probe, joining two earlier arrests. All five face suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life.
UK police arrest three more men over arson attack on Jewish community ambulances
Arrests and Investigation Details
Incident Overview
LONDON, April 1 (Reuters) - British police said on Wednesday they had arrested three more men in connection with an arson attack on Jewish community ambulances in north London last month.
The ambulances were set on fire on March 23 in what British Prime Minister Keir Starmer described as a "deeply shocking antisemitic arson attack".
Claim of Responsibility
The SITE Intelligence website has said an Iran-aligned multinational militant collective called Islamic Movement of the People of the Right Hand had claimed responsibility for the incident near a synagogue in the Golders Green area of London.
Counter-Terrorism Response
Counter-terrorism officers are heading the investigation, but as yet the incident is not being treated as terrorism.
Details of the Arrests
Suspects and Nationalities
The Metropolitan Police said the three men, aged 20, 19 and 17, had been arrested at separate addresses in east London on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life.
Two were British nationals, while the third was a dual British-Pakistani national. Last week, detectives detained two British nationals aged in their 40s and later released both on police bail.
Community Response
"We know concern among the Jewish community remains high, but I hope these arrests show that we are doing everything we can to bring those responsible to justice," said Commander Helen Flanagan, Head of Counter Terrorism Policing London.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Sam Tabahriti; writing by Muvija M; editing by Sarah Young)
Key Takeaways
- •Three additional suspects arrested at separate east London addresses, bringing total to five in custody, aged 17–47.
- •The March 23 arson targeted four Hatzola Northwest ambulances, with oxygen cylinder explosions damaging nearby properties; attack treated as antisemitic hate crime led by counter‑terrorism police.
- •Investigators are exploring a claim of responsibility from an Iran‑linked group; security around Jewish sites has been heightened in the run‑up to Passover.
Frequently Asked Questions about UK police arrest three more men over arson attack on Jewish community ambulances
1How many people have been arrested in connection with the Jewish ambulance arson attack?
A total of five men have been arrested in connection with the arson attack on Jewish community ambulances in north London.
2Where did the arson attack on Jewish community ambulances occur?
The arson attack took place in north London.
3What are the charges against the recently arrested suspects?
The three men arrested are suspected of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life.
4Who announced the arrests in the ambulance arson case?
The Metropolitan Police announced the arrests in this case.
