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Four individuals, including a teenager, have appeared for the first time at the Old Bailey Crown Court, charged in connection with an arson attack targeting Jewish community ambulances in northwest London. The attack involved four vehicles belonging to the charity Hatzola, which were set on fire in Golders Green during the early hours of 23 March. The blaze resulted in explosions that severely damaged the ambulances.
According to court details, three of the accused allegedly ignited the fully equipped ambulances while another waited nearby in a blue Toyota Avensis. The defendants—Hamza Iqbal, 20, Rehan Khan, 19, Judex Atshatshi, 18, and a 17-year-old boy whose identity remains protected for legal reasons—were remanded in custody. Their next appearance in court is scheduled for a plea hearing on 28 August.
The fire caused approximately £1 million in damage, impacting not only the emergency vehicles and their medical supplies but also nearby flats and a local synagogue. Prosecutors have indicated that they suspect the act was a targeted assault on the Jewish community. Charges against Iqbal, Khan, and the teenager include arson with reckless disregard for life, while Atshatshi faces charges of arson with intent to damage and recklessness about endangering life.
In addition to these charges, another 18-year-old who was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life has been released on bail, with a court date set for July. Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Police’s counter-terrorism unit is investigating possible links between this incident and other recent attacks on Jewish-affiliated sites in London, including two synagogues and a Jewish business. There is also an ongoing inquiry into allegations that these attacks may have been orchestrated by an Iranian-linked group, which has reportedly posted videos related to the events online
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