Replacement ambulances delivered after London arson attack
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The London Ambulance Service confirmed it would loan the vehicles after four ambulances were set on fire.
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Replacement ambulances delivered after London arson attack 56 minutes ago Share Save Thomas Mackintosh Share Save Four replacement ambulances have arrived at the north London Jewish charity targeted in an arson attack which destroyed four vehicles. The ambulances owned by Hatzola were set ablaze in Golders Green in the early hours of Monday, leading to an investigation led by the Metropolitan Police's counter-terror unit. No arrests have been made, but the Met said the investigation is looking at an Islamic group which has claimed responsibility for a number of similar arson incidents across Europe. Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the government will be covering the cost of the four replacement ambulances - initially on loan - until permanent replacements can be delivered. "The Jewish community should not bear the cost of this hatred," Streeting said. "This moment demands more than practical support. The Jewish community will not stand alone - the government and this entire country stand with them. "The answer cannot simply be higher walls, thicker doors, more CCTV. We also have to deal with this hatred at its source. We have to confront and beat the evil ideas that are permeating in our society." Police believe three suspects were involved in the attack - which is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime . Although the case is not being classed as a terror incident, the Met said the investigation is currently being led by counter-terror officers "due to the circumstances of the incident and specialist capability" within the unit. An online portal has been set up by the Met Police as detectives continue to appeal for footage and any witnesses. On Monday evening Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley outlined additional security measures being put in place, which include 264 extra police officers being deployed to protect the Jewish community in London, alongside "additional highly visible firearms patrols". 'Shocking but not unexpected': Jewish community reacts to a...
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