Three charged over ambulance fires in Golders Green
Three people have been charged with arson over the burning of volunteer-led ambulances belonging to the Jewish community in Golders Green.
Hamza Iqbal (20), Rehan Khan (19) - both from Leyton - and a 17-year-old from Walthamstow who can't be named, are due to appear before Westminster Magistrates Court on Saturday 4 April.
The Metropolitan Police say officers from Counter Terrorism Policing London have carried out searches at their addresses.
In the early hours of Monday 23 March, four ambulances from Hatzola were set alight.
Two men, arrested on Wednesday 25 March, have been released on bail while enquiries continue.
Commander Helen Flanagan, Head of Counter Terrorism Policing London, which is leading the investigation, said: “We have been working continuously to investigate and identify those responsible.
"The investigation has now reached a stage where three people have been charged and they will now appear in court.
“I want to reiterate that the support we had from the local community since this attack took place has been incredible, and we will continue to work closely with local policing colleagues to do everything we can to keep the public safe.”
Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams, who leads policing in North West London, added: “We know that local community concerns continue to remain high – particularly for our Jewish communities in the Passover festival period.
"Since the arson attack, we have put in place an enhanced, bespoke policing plan, which has been focused around vulnerable areas not only in Golders Green, but right across London.
"It is also being supported by highly visible armed police patrols to serve as a deterrent to anyone seeking to cause our communities harm.
“These are precautionary measures and not in response to any specific threat, and we continue to work alongside our colleagues in Counter Terrorism Policing to support their investigation."