UPDATE: Investigation into Golders Green arson attack

Two men arrested as part of an investigation into an arson attack on volunteer-led ambulances run by the Jewish community in Golders Green have been released on bail.

The men – [A] aged 47 and [B] aged 45 and both British nationals – were arrested on the morning of Wednesday, 25 March at addresses in north west London and central London areas respectively.

They were arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and both were taken to a London police station before being released on bail to a date in April 2026 while the investigation continues. Searches were carried out at both the addresses in north west and central London. Further searches have also been carried out at two other addresses in north west London on Wednesday 25 March.

Commander Helen Flanagan, Head of Counter Terrorism Policing London, which is leading the investigation said: “Although the two men have been released from police custody, there are strict bail conditions in place while we continue to investigate their suspected involvement in this incident. I can reassure the public that we will be closely monitoring these while we carry out further enquiries.

“We continue to work to try and identify all of those involved in this appalling attack and the investigation team is working around the clock to do this.

“I’d like to thank the public and particularly the local Jewish community in the area for their continued support and reiterate our appeal to anyone who might have information that could assist with the investigation to get in touch with us.”

The arrests are linked to the ongoing investigation into an arson attack at approximately 01:35hrs on Monday 23 March. Four ambulances from Hatzola, a volunteer-led ambulance service operating in the Golders Green area of north London, were set on fire during the incident.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation can call police on 101 providing the reference 415 of 23 March. Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Anyone with footage or images that could assist the investigation can also share them with police via www.ukpoliceimageappeal.co.uk

Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams, who leads policing in North West London said: “We know that community concerns remain heightened and I want to reassure the community that an enhanced, bespoke policing plan and activity, which is particularly focused around vulnerable areas right across London, will continue over coming days and weeks.

“This includes specialist officers and capability being deployed alongside local officers to help protect certain locations and will also involve highly visible armed police patrols to serve as a deterrent to anyone seeking to cause our communities harm.

“I must stress that these are precautionary and not in response to any specific threat, and we continue to work alongside our colleagues in Counter Terrorism policing to support their investigation. We will also continue to work closely with local communities and our partners to listen to their concerns and respond to these.”