Fire Hits Jewish Ambulance Vehicles in London

Police are investigating a hate crime following the early‑Monday blaze that engulfed two cars owned by a Jewish ambulance group in Golders Green, an area known for its sizeable Jewish community. Responding officers found the vehicles charred and surrounded by smoke, but thankfully no one was hurt.

Witnesses report that a lone individual set the cars ablaze with an incendiary device. The suspect is believed to have fled before authorities arrived, so investigators are combing through surveillance footage and interviewing residents for clues. The incident raises concerns about rising antisemitic incidents in the city.

The ambulance service, which provides emergency medical care to the local population, issued a statement expressing shock and reaffirming its commitment to serving all residents. Community leaders called for unity and urged people to report any suspicious activity.

London police have intensified patrols in neighborhoods with high Jewish populations and are asking anyone who saw something unusual on Monday morning to come forward. They stress that vigilance is key in preventing future attacks.