CCTV footage from the scene of Monday’s arson attack against four Hatzola ambulances in Golders Green has shown three suspects setting the vehicles alight in the early hours of the morning.
The clip shows three individuals, hooded, masked and dressed in black, walking calmly over to an emergency vehicles owned by the Jewish volunteer service in the early hours of Monday morning.
BREAKING: Video shows 3 hooded men poor gas, ignite the blaze and flee the scene of a massive Hatzolah ambulance arson attack in Golders Green, London. pic.twitter.com/STpJojH7tz
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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 videos show an explosion, prompting a larger blaze, as firefighters arrive on the scene.
No injuries were reported, and all the fires are now under control, authorities have confirmed.
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.”
Anyone with information about the arson should call police on 101, quoting reference CAD415 of 23 March.
Those wishing to provide information anonymously can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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