Counter-terror police investigating ‘horrific antisemitic attack’ after arson attack on Jewish community ambulances – latest updates

CCTV showed three people setting light to an ambulance in Golders Green in the early hours of Monday morningDetective chief superintendent Williams said the Metropolitan Police will be “stepping up” support for Jewish communities across London following the attack.He said:We have already spoken to local community and faith leaders and will continue that work today. A specific policing plan focused on key community locations across the area is under way and will continue beyond the coming days as we move towards Passover in early April.This attack comes at a time when fears are already heightened given global events and recent attacks targeting Jewish communities in other parts of Europe.We believe we are looking for three suspects at this early stage. CCTV footage appears to show three people in hoods pouring an accelerant on to the vehicles before igniting them and fleeing.While this has not been declared a terrorist incident at this stage, the investigation is now being led by counter terrorism policing with all the specialist expertise they bring, and all lines of enquiry remain open. Continue reading...