Fourth Suspect Arrested in Golders Green Hatzola Arson Attack
by CrownHeights.info
A fourth suspect has been arrested in connection with the shocking arson attack that targeted Hatzola ambulances in the Jewish neighborhood of Golders Green, London, in what authorities have described as a “premeditated and targeted attack against the Jewish community.”
The latest arrest took place at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, where the 19-year-old suspect had reportedly arrived to attend proceedings for other individuals already charged in the case. Police recognized the suspect and took him into custody on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
The arrest follows earlier developments in the investigation, in which three suspects — identified as 20-year-old Hamza Iqbal, 19-year-old Rehan Khan, and a 17-year-old minor — were charged in connection with the attack. All three have been remanded in custody.
Previously, two additional suspects, aged 45 and 47, were arrested and later released on bail as the investigation continued.
The arson occurred in the early hours of March 23rd, when four ambulances belonging to Hatzola — a volunteer emergency medical service serving the local Jewish population — were set ablaze outside a synagogue in Golders Green.
Explosions caused by oxygen and gas canisters inside the vehicles intensified the blaze, damaging nearby property. Miraculously, no injuries were reported.
The attack destroyed or severely damaged multiple emergency vehicles, temporarily disrupting vital lifesaving services relied upon by the community.
British officials, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer, strongly condemned the incident as a “deeply shocking antisemitic arson attack.”
While the case has not officially been classified as terrorism, it is being led by counter-terrorism police. Investigators are also probing claims of responsibility by a group reportedly linked to Iran, though authorities have not confirmed the authenticity of those claims.
As previously reported on CrownHeights.info, the attack has drawn outrage from Jewish communities worldwide, particularly due to its targeting of emergency medical services that serve all residents regardless of background.
Hatzola, known for its rapid response and volunteer-driven care, has since worked to restore its fleet and continue operations, underscoring the resilience of the community in the face of antisemitic violence.
The investigation remains ongoing, with police indicating that further arrests may follow as they work to bring all those responsible to justice.