Three more suspects, including Pakistani national, arrested over Jewish charity ambulance arson attack

Fintan Starkey
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:09:42 +0000

The Metropolitan Police have confirmed they have arrested three more people in connection with the counter-terrorism police investigation into the arson attack on Jeiwhs volunteer ambulances in Golders Green.

The three people, a 20-year-old man, a 19-year-old and a 17-year-old boy, were all detained in the early hours this morning.

They were arrested in three separate locations across east London, which are being searched by police.

The men are British nationals, while the teen is a dual British and Pakistani national.

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All three of the men were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life and currently remain in police custody.

Commander Helen Flanagan, Head of Counter-Terrorism Policing London, said: "Since this appalling attack last week, we have been working continuously to investigate and identify those responsible.

"We know concern among the Jewish community remains high, but I hope these arrests show that we are doing everything we can to bring those responsible to justice.

"As I’ve said previously, the support we had from the local community since this attack took place has been incredible, and we will continue to work closely with local policing colleagues to do everything we can to keep the public safe."

The incident has not been declared as terrorism. However, CTP is leading the investigation.

Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams, who leads policing in North West London, said: "We know local community concern continues to remain high – particularly for our Jewish communities as they now enter the Passover festival period.

"Since the arson attack, we have put in place an enhanced, bespoke policing plan, which has been focused around vulnerable areas not only in Golders Green, but right across London.

"This has involved a significant number of officers on the ground, with the aim of protecting communities, disrupting offenders, and detecting crime.

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"This activity is ongoing and will continue over the coming days and weeks and includes specialist officers and capability being deployed alongside local officers.

"It is also being supported by highly visible armed police patrols to serve as a deterrent to anyone seeking to cause our communities harm.

"As I’ve said before, these are precautionary measures and not in response to any specific threat, and we continue to work alongside our colleagues in Counter Terrorism Policing to support their investigation.

"We will also continue to work closely with local communities and our partners to listen to their concerns and respond to these.”

Police have urged anyone with information that could assist the investigation to call the police on 101 and provide the reference 415 of March 23.

If people wish to remain anonymous police have directed people to call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.