British prosecutors have charged three young men in connection with a “deeply shocking” arson attack that targeted Jewish community ambulances in north London last month, authorities confirmed on Friday.
The incident occurred on March 23 in Golders Green, a neighborhood known for its large Jewish population, where several ambulances were deliberately set on fire near a synagogue. The attack drew widespread condemnation, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer describing it as a “deeply shocking antisemitic arson attack.”
According to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), the suspects—aged 20, 19, and 17—have been charged with arson with intent to damage property and recklessness as to whether life would be endangered. Two of the accused are British nationals, while the third holds dual British-Pakistani citizenship.
All three are expected to appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Saturday.
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Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation, reflecting the seriousness of the case and concerns about potential extremist motivations. However, authorities have not formally classified the attack as terrorism at this stage.
The SITE Intelligence Group, which monitors extremist activity, reported that an Iran-aligned militant collective calling itself the “Islamic Movement of the People of the Right Hand” claimed responsibility for the attack. Officials have not confirmed the authenticity or credibility of this claim.
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The incident has heightened fears within the Jewish community and prompted renewed calls for vigilance against antisemitic violence in the UK.
Investigations remain ongoing as authorities work to determine the full circumstances and any broader connections behind the attack.
