A man was arrested in Leytonstone on Thursday in connection with attack on Hatzola ambulances in March

A crowd of people gathering in the dark alongside emergency services with a blue light in the background — The scene of March’s attack in Golders Green – (Credit – Anna Mahtani)

Police arrested a man in Leytonstone on Thursday in connection with the arson attack on four Hatzola ambulances in Golders Green in March.

The 48-year-old man was arrested in Leytonstone High Road on 7th May on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson and has been taken into custody.

He is the ninth person to be arrested following the antisemitic attack on 23rd March.

Commander Helen Flanagan, head of Counter Terrorism Policing London, said: “The attack on the Hatzola ambulances caused considerable community concern and we have been working continuously to investigate this incident.

“Our aim is to arrest and charge all those responsible for the arson attacks and other incidents targeted at Jewish, Israeli and Iranian sites in recent weeks.”

She added: “Counter-terrorism officers are also working closely with our Metropolitan Police colleagues to provide protective security advice and support to various organisations, community venues and businesses.

“With the threat level now raised to severe, everyone can play their part to keep themselves and their communities safe. If you have concerns about someone behaving suspiciously, please report it to us. Your information could help us save lives.”

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