Two men aged 45 and 47 were arrested on Wednesday in connection with Monday’s attack on four Hatzola ambulances

A long hose and a police car in the foreground with lights in the dark in the background — Emergency services at the scene of Monday’s attack – (Credit – Anna Mahtani)

Two men arrested in connection with the attack on Hatzola ambulances in Golders Green on Monday have been released on bail.

The men, who are aged 45 and 47 and are both British nationals, were arrested on Wednesday morning at addresses in north west London and central London on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.

They have been released on bail to a date in April while investigation into the attack continues.

Commander Helen Flanagan, head of Counter Terrorism Policing London, which is leading the investigation said: “Although the two men have been released from police custody, there are strict bail conditions in place while we continue to investigate their suspected involvement in this incident. I can reassure the public that we will be closely monitoring these while we carry out further enquiries.

“We continue to work to try and identify all of those involved in this appalling attack and the investigation team is working around the clock to do this.”

She added: “I’d like to thank the public and particularly the local Jewish community in the area for their continued support and reiterate our appeal to anyone who might have information that could assist with the investigation to get in touch with us.”

Police say anyone with information that could assist the investigation can call police on 101 providing the reference 415 of 23 March.

Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Anyone with footage or images that could assist the investigation can also share them with police via www.ukpoliceimageappeal.co.uk

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