Investigation into Arson Attack on Jewish Ambulances
The Metropolitan Police have initiated an investigation following a suspected arson attack targeting ambulances operated by the Jewish Community Ambulance service in north London.
According to the Met Police, four Hatzolah ambulances were deliberately set on fire at approximately 01:45 GMT on Monday in the Golders Green area.
Police officers and fire crews remained at the scene, with authorities treating the incident as an "antisemitic hate crime," the police confirmed.
About Hatzolah
Hatzolah is a prominent non-profit, volunteer organization that offers emergency medical response and hospital transportation services free of charge to Jewish individuals.
Since 1979, it has served the North London community of Golders Green, an area known for its significant Jewish population.
Eyewitness Account
A local resident present at the scene informed the BBC that they heard an "explosion" shortly after 01:30 GMT and observed "four ambulances" engulfed in flames.
"We've all been woken up... by arsonists targeting the ambulances in our community,"
the resident stated.
The BBC has reached out to Hatzolah for a statement regarding the incident.
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