UK Police arrest two men over arson attack on Jewish community ambulances

LONDON: British police said they arrested two men in connection with a suspected antisemitic arson attack on four Jewish community ambulances in north London earlier this week.

Two men, aged 47 and 45, were arrested at addresses in north west London and central London respectively, police said on Wednesday. They are being held in custody.

The ambulances were set on fire in the early hours of Monday morning.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called it a “deeply shocking antisemitic arson attack.”

No injuries were reported.

Police said the investigation continues. CCTV footage suggested at least three people were involved. Authorities had previously said they were looking into a possible link to Iran.

An enhanced police presence remains in place around the affected communities in north London as a precaution, the police statement added.

In Britain, concern has mounted about rising levels of antisemitism. Authorities have also warned of the threat posed by Iran, including the surveillance or targeting of Jewish sites. Tehran has denied such accusations. Monitoring Desk