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London emergency services who were called to reports of a fire on Monday morning found four vehicles belonging to a the Jewish Community Ambulance service damaged.<\/p>\n

The incident, which sparked panic after several explosions were heard, comes amid a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents in the UK since the outbreak of the Gaza War<\/a> in late 2023.<\/p>\n

What do we know about the ambulance fires?<\/h2>\n

Police and fire crews were called to the scene in Golders Green, a London neighborhood with a large Jewish population, at about 1:45 a.m. local time.<\/p>\n

The London Fire Brigade said cylinders on the ambulances exploded, shattering windows in a nearby residential building, though no injuries were reported.<\/p>\n

London’s Metropolitan Police confirmed the incident was being treated as an antisemitic hate crime<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Superintendent Sarah Jackson said the incident would cause “a great deal of community concern” as officers continue urgent inquiries and increase patrols in the area.<\/p>\n

“We are in the process of examining CCTV and are aware of online footage. We believe we are looking for three suspects at this early stage.” “There have been no arrests yet, and we would urge anyone with information to please contact us as soon as possible \u2013 you can do so anonymously if you wish.<\/p>\n

“We will be engaging with faith leaders and carrying out additional patrols in the local area as we continue our investigation to provide reassurance and a highly visible presence.”<\/p>\n

Nearby homes were evacuated as a precaution, and road closures remained in place while investigations continue.<\/p>\n

Shomrim, which operates a neighbourhood watch in the Golders Green area, reassured the community about the\u00a0explosions, saying they “were caused by oxygen tanks, not a bomb or explosive device.”<\/p>\n

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Two killed in Manchester synagogue attack<\/h2>\n

The ambulances are operated by Hatzola, a volunteer organisation providing free emergency medical care in areas with large Jewish communities.<\/p>\n

UK\u00a0Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the torching of the vehicles\u00a0was a “deeply \u200bshocking antisemitic attack.”<\/p>\n

“My thoughts \u2060are \u200bwith the \u200bJewish community who \u200bare waking \u200cup this morning to this \u200bhorrific \u2060news,” said Starmer. “Antisemitism has \u2060no \u200bplace in our society.”<\/p>\n

How much have antisemitic incidents increased in the UK?<\/h2>\n

Antisemitic incidents reported across the UK\u00a0have\u00a0soared since\u00a0late 2023, according to the Community Security Trust, which works to protect the Jewish community.<\/p>\n

The group said\u00a03,700 incidents were recorded in 2025, up from 1,662 in 2022.<\/p>\n

Last October, an attacker drove his car into people outside a Manchester synagogue<\/a>to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, stabbing one of them\u00a0to death. Another person who was accidentally\u00a0shot by police died during the attack.<\/p>\n

Edited by: Elizabeth Schumacher<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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London emergency services who were called to reports of a fire on Monday morning found four vehicles belonging to a the Jewish Community Ambulance service damaged.<\/p>\n

The incident, which sparked panic after several explosions were heard, comes amid a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents in the UK since the outbreak of the Gaza War<\/a> in late 2023.<\/p>\n

What do we know about the ambulance fires?<\/h2>\n

Police and fire crews were called to the scene in Golders Green, a London neighborhood with a large Jewish population, at about 1:45 a.m. local time.<\/p>\n

The London Fire Brigade said cylinders on the ambulances exploded, shattering windows in a nearby residential building, though no injuries were reported.<\/p>\n

London’s Metropolitan Police confirmed the incident was being treated as an antisemitic hate crime<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Superintendent Sarah Jackson said the incident would cause “a great deal of community concern” as officers continue urgent inquiries and increase patrols in the area.<\/p>\n

“We are in the process of examining CCTV and are aware of online footage. We believe we are looking for three suspects at this early stage.” “There have been no arrests yet, and we would urge anyone with information to please contact us as soon as possible \u2013 you can do so anonymously if you wish.<\/p>\n

“We will be engaging with faith leaders and carrying out additional patrols in the local area as we continue our investigation to provide reassurance and a highly visible presence.”<\/p>\n

Nearby homes were evacuated as a precaution, and road closures remained in place while investigations continue.<\/p>\n

Shomrim, which operates a neighbourhood watch in the Golders Green area, reassured the community about the\u00a0explosions, saying they “were caused by oxygen tanks, not a bomb or explosive device.”<\/p>\n

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Two killed in Manchester synagogue attack<\/h2>\n

The ambulances are operated by Hatzola, a volunteer organisation providing free emergency medical care in areas with large Jewish communities.<\/p>\n

UK\u00a0Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the torching of the vehicles\u00a0was a “deeply \u200bshocking antisemitic attack.”<\/p>\n

“My thoughts \u2060are \u200bwith the \u200bJewish community who \u200bare waking \u200cup this morning to this \u200bhorrific \u2060news,” said Starmer. “Antisemitism has \u2060no \u200bplace in our society.”<\/p>\n

How much have antisemitic incidents increased in the UK?<\/h2>\n

Antisemitic incidents reported across the UK\u00a0have\u00a0soared since\u00a0late 2023, according to the Community Security Trust, which works to protect the Jewish community.<\/p>\n

The group said\u00a03,700 incidents were recorded in 2025, up from 1,662 in 2022.<\/p>\n

Last October, an attacker drove his car into people outside a Manchester synagogue<\/a>to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, stabbing one of them\u00a0to death. Another person who was accidentally\u00a0shot by police died during the attack.<\/p>\n

Edited by: Elizabeth Schumacher<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

London emergency services who were called to reports of a fire on Monday morning found four vehicles belonging to a the Jewish Community Ambulance service damaged.<\/p>\n

The incident, which sparked panic after several explosions were heard, comes amid a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents in the UK since the outbreak of the Gaza War<\/a> in late 2023.<\/p>\n

Police and fire crews were called to the scene in Golders Green, a London neighborhood with a large Jewish population, at about 1:45 a.m. local time.<\/p>\n

The London Fire Brigade said cylinders on the ambulances exploded, shattering windows in a nearby residential building, though no injuries were reported.<\/p>\n

London’s Metropolitan Police confirmed the incident was being treated as an antisemitic hate crime<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Superintendent Sarah Jackson said the incident would cause “a great deal of community concern” as officers continue urgent inquiries and increase patrols in the area.<\/p>\n

“We are in the process of examining CCTV and are aware of online footage. We believe we are looking for three suspects at this early stage.” “There have been no arrests yet, and we would urge anyone with information to please contact us as soon as possible \u2013 you can do so anonymously if you wish.<\/p>\n

“We will be engaging with faith leaders and carrying out additional patrols in the local area as we continue our investigation to provide reassurance and a highly visible presence.”<\/p>\n

Nearby homes were evacuated as a precaution, and road closures remained in place while investigations continue.<\/p>\n

Shomrim, which operates a neighbourhood watch in the Golders Green area, reassured the community about the\u00a0explosions, saying they “were caused by oxygen tanks, not a bomb or explosive device.”<\/p>\n

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The ambulances are operated by Hatzola, a volunteer organisation providing free emergency medical care in areas with large Jewish communities.<\/p>\n

UK\u00a0Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the torching of the vehicles\u00a0was a “deeply \u200bshocking antisemitic attack.”<\/p>\n

“My thoughts \u2060are \u200bwith the \u200bJewish community who \u200bare waking \u200cup this morning to this \u200bhorrific \u2060news,” said Starmer. “Antisemitism has \u2060no \u200bplace in our society.”<\/p>\n

Antisemitic incidents reported across the UK\u00a0have\u00a0soared since\u00a0late 2023, according to the Community Security Trust, which works to protect the Jewish community.<\/p>\n

The group said\u00a03,700 incidents were recorded in 2025, up from 1,662 in 2022.<\/p>\n

Last October, an attacker drove his car into people outside a Manchester synagogue<\/a>to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, stabbing one of them\u00a0to death. Another person who was accidentally\u00a0shot by police died during the attack.<\/p>\n

Edited by: Elizabeth Schumacher<\/em><\/p>\n

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