London authorities have taken two suspects into custody following an arson attack that destroyed four Jewish community ambulances earlier this week. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the incident as a deeply troubling act of antisemitism.
LONDON – Authorities in Britain have detained two suspects in connection with a fire attack that targeted four Jewish community emergency vehicles in northern London this week.
Law enforcement officials announced Wednesday that the suspects, ages 47 and 45, were taken into custody from locations in northwest and central London. Both individuals remain in police detention as the investigation continues.
The emergency vehicles were destroyed by fire during the early morning hours on Monday in what officials are treating as a hate crime. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer denounced the incident, describing it as a “deeply shocking antisemitic arson attack.” Authorities confirmed no one was injured in the blaze.
Investigators had previously indicated they were examining potential connections to Iran and stated their probe remains active. Security camera evidence suggests at least three individuals participated in the attack, according to police.
As a protective measure, law enforcement has maintained increased patrols in the affected northern London neighborhoods, officials said in their statement.
The incident occurs amid growing concerns across Britain regarding increased antisemitic incidents. Government officials have also raised alarms about threats from Iran, including potential surveillance and targeting of Jewish facilities. Iranian officials have rejected such claims.
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