What happened in Golders Green? How Hatzola ambulances were targeted
Early Monday morning, the heart of Golders Green was shaken by a targeted arson attack on the Hatzola Northwest volunteer ambulance service. Around 1:45 AM, three hooded figures were captured on CCTV approaching the vehicles parked near the Machzike Hadath Synagogue on Highfield Road. The suspects poured accelerant over four ambulances before thin plumes of smoke turned into a massive blaze.
The heat was so intense that oxygen canisters on board exploded, shattering windows of nearby flats and forcing the emergency evacuation of 34 residents. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the sight of burnt-out shells of lifesaving vehicles has left the community in deep shock. The Metropolitan Police and Counter-Terrorism officers are now leading the investigation, treating the incident as a premeditated antisemitic hate crime. Despite the devastating loss of equipment, Hatzola remains operational, continuing its vital mission.
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