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crime8h ago
Moment three hooded suspects 'set fire to ambulances' near synagogue
- Ambulances belonging to the Jewish community were set on fire outside a London synagogue in Golders Green, prompting a major emergency response.
- CCTV shows hooded suspects approaching the ambulances before they were ignited, with explosions heard in the background.
- Police are investigating the incident as an antisemitic hate crime and have stepped up patrols in the area.
- Local officials, including Sir Keir Starmer and Sadiq Khan, condemned the attack and urged information from the public.
- The incident occurred around 1:45 a.m. on Highfield Road, near the Hatzola synagogue, triggering a large emergency response.
- The attack drew statements from health and community security groups warning against antisemitism and vowing to replace the ambulances.
- Health Secretary Wes Streeting called the fire a sickening attack and urged information from the public.
- Experts note a rising pattern of antisemitic incidents worldwide, reinforcing concerns for UK Jewish communities.
- Shomrim and CST groups joined authorities in monitoring the incident and supporting the community.
- Officials reiterated that suspects are being sought and urged the public to assist with the investigation.
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