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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.