Police probe possible Iran link after arson on Jewish charity ambulances in London
Mar 24th 2026 ยท United Kingdom
Four volunteer Hatzola ambulances were torched in Golders Green, London; police say three suspects are believed involved and are probing an online claim by an Iran-aligned group while treating the attack as an antisemitic hate crime.
- Four Hatzola ambulances were set alight in Golders Green early Monday, causing explosions from gas canisters onboard.
- Police believe three suspects were involved and are treating the incident as an antisemitic hate crime while counter-terror officers lead the investigation.
- The Met is investigating an online claim by an Islamist group with reported Iran links but the claim remains unsubstantiated.
- Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley warned of rising Iranian state threats and said all lines of inquiry are being pursued.
- The government will fund replacement vehicles and four replacement ambulances were delivered to Hatzola on Tuesday.
- Security was increased with 264 extra officers, more armed patrols, drone use and live facial recognition, and Iran's UK ambassador was summoned by the Foreign Office.
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