Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced that the government will be funding the replacement of the four Hatzola ambulances destroyed in Monday’s arson attack.
The vehicles were destroyed in Golders Green in what police are now investigating as an “antisemitic hate crime”.
Streeting said: "The Jewish community should not be left footing the bill for this appalling attack on a brilliant ambulance service.
"Those responsible for this attack must know that the Jewish community will not face up to this hatred alone. The whole country will stand with them."
Streeting told the BBC that, until the new vehicles arrive, ambulances will be loaned to Hatzola.
Burned Hatzola ambulances in Golders Green (Image: Getty Images)Getty Images
CCTV from the scene shows three individuals, hooded, masked and dressed in black, walking calmly over to emergency vehicles owned by the Jewish volunteer service in the early hours of Monday morning.
One of the suspects is carrying a bag, before the group is blocked from view by the ambulances.
A few seconds later, flames begin to engulf the vehicles, which are parked on a residential street near the Machzike Hadath Synagogue.
Subsequent clips show an explosion, prompting a larger blaze, as firefighters arrive on the scene.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “An investigation has been launched after four ambulances belonging to the Jewish Community Ambulance service were set on fire in Golders Green.
“Officers remain on scene and the arson attack is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime.
"Nearby houses have been evacuated as a precaution and road closures remain in place.
"We are aware of reports of explosions - this is believed to be linked to gas cannisters onboard the ambulances.”
Superintendent Sarah Jackson, who leads policing in the local area, added: “We know this incident will cause a great deal of community concern and officers remain on scene to carry out urgent enquiries. 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 - you can do so anonymously if you wish.
“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.”
Streeting’s announcement came as donations on at least two separate fundraisers surpassed £300,000.
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