Four ambulances belonging to a Jewish volunteer service were set on fire in north London
The Facts
- Four ambulances belonging to a Jewish volunteer or community emergency service were set on fire in Golders Green, north London.
- The Metropolitan Police said it was treating the incident as an antisemitic hate crime.
- Police said they were called to the scene around 1:40 a.m. to 1:45 a.m. local time on Monday.
- No injuries were reported in the fire.
- The London Fire Brigade sent multiple fire engines and firefighters to the scene and said the fire was brought under control or extinguished.
- Officials said explosions or cylinders on the vehicles were involved, and nearby windows were broken as a result.
- Police said they were reviewing CCTV and online footage as part of the investigation, and one officer said they believed they were looking for three suspects at an early stage.
Context
What is Hatzola?
Hatzola is described by sources as a Jewish volunteer or nonprofit emergency medical service that responds to medical emergencies and provides free transportation to hospitals in north London Straits Times,BBC,Guardian,Indian Express.
Did anyone get hurt?
No injuries were reported by police and fire officials in the sources reviewed NYT,BBC,BBC,Daily Mail,Hindustan Times,Indian Express,Dawn.
What do authorities say they are doing now?
Police said officers remained at the scene, were carrying out urgent enquiries, and were examining CCTV and online footage as the investigation continued Guardian,Guardian,Daily Mail.
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