UK prosecutors charge 3, including dual Pakistani citizen, in arson attack on Jewish ambulances in London
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British prosecutors have charged three suspects, Hamza Iqbal, Rehan Khan, and a 17-year-old boy, with arson for allegedly setting fire to Jewish community ambulances in Golders Green, north London, on March 23. The attack targeted four Hatzola ambulances parked in a synagogue lot. The suspects, one holding dual British and Pakistani citizenship, were arrested on Wednesday and remanded in custody after a court hearing. A fourth suspect was also arrested. While an Iran-backed group claimed responsibility, the investigation, led by counterterrorism police, has not been formally classified as terrorism. The Prime Minister condemned the attack as antisemitic.
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AI-ExtractedCounterterrorism police are leading the investigation.
Hamza Iqbal, 20, Rehan Khan, 19, and a 17-year-old boy are accused of arson with intent to damage property while recklessly endangering life.
The March 23 incident unfolded at around 1:45 a.m. in the Golders Green neighborhood.
Three suspects have been charged in connection with an arson attack targeting Jewish community ambulances in north London.
An Iran-backed network calling itself the Islamic Movement of the People of the Right Hand has claimed responsibility.
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