Suspects held after four Hatzola Northwest ambulances torched in Golders Green, as investigators probe possible Iran-linked group

British police arrested two men on Wednesday in connection with the arson attack on ambulances belonging to Hatzola in north London earlier this week. The suspects, aged 45 and 47, were detained on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and remain in custody for questioning.

The attack took place early Monday in Golders Green, a neighborhood with a large Jewish population. Four ambulances belonging to Hatzola Northwest were set on fire, with oxygen cylinders inside the vehicles exploding and damaging a nearby apartment building.

Commander Helen Flanagan, head of Counter Terrorism Policing London, called the arrests “an important breakthrough in the investigation.” Police said surveillance footage suggests at least three individuals were involved, and efforts are ongoing to identify additional suspects.

Authorities are also examining a claim of responsibility posted online by a group with suspected links to Iran. The group has reportedly claimed involvement in other attacks targeting Jewish sites in Europe.

Police have not classified the incident as terrorism, and investigators say it remains too early to determine whether a foreign state played a role.