Ambulance Arson Horror: Three Charged in Charity Attack
Three suspects charged in a Jewish ambulance arson case after four charity vehicles were torched in London, raising fears and triggering a major police probe.
Three people have been charged in connection with the arson attack on four ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity in North London last week.
The Hatzola ambulances were set on fire in the early hours of March 23 in the parking lot of a synagogue (Jewish place of worship) in Golders Green.
Two British nationals—Hamza Iqbal (20) and Rehan Khan (19)—along with a 17-year-old boy holding dual British-Pakistani citizenship, have been charged with arson with intent to endanger life, specifically with the intent to damage property while being reckless as to whether life would be endangered.
In a statement, the Metropolitan Police confirmed that the three individuals were arrested on Wednesday at three separate locations across East London as part of the investigation into this suspected attack.
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Iqbal and Khan are both residents of Leyton, while the 17-year-old boy resides in Walthamstow (his name cannot be disclosed for legal reasons). All three are scheduled to appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court on Saturday.
The Metropolitan Police noted that counter-terrorism officers are leading the investigation; however, at this stage, the incident "has not been declared a terrorist incident."
Frank Ferguson, Head of the Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division at the Crown Prosecution Service, reminded the public that "criminal proceedings against these defendants are ongoing" and that they are entitled to a fair trial.
Last week, two men aged 45 and 47 were arrested in connection with this case and have since been released on bail until late April.
Commander Helen Flanagan, Head of Counter Terrorism Policing London, stated: "Since this horrific attack took place last week, we have been working tirelessly to investigate and identify those responsible." He stated that the support received from the local community since the attack has been "unparalleled."
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These ambulances were operated by Hatzola—a group of Jewish volunteers that treats patients of any faith.
Since this attack, police patrols have been stepped up in areas with a high Jewish population.
Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams, who is in charge of policing in North-West London, said: "We know that concerns within the local community persist—particularly for members of the Jewish community, as the festival of Passover is currently underway."
He emphasized that the deployment of additional officers constitutes a "precautionary measure, rather than a response to any specific threat."
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