UK charges three men over arson attack on Jewish community ambulances in London

On Friday, British prosecutors announced charges against three individuals linked to an arson attack targeting Jewish community ambulances in North London last month.

The attack occurred on March 23, when the ambulances were set ablaze. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the act, labeling it a “deeply shocking antisemitic arson attack.”

According to the SITE Intelligence website, a group known as the Islamic Movement of the People of the Right Hand, which aligns with Iran, claimed responsibility for the attack near a synagogue in London’s Golders Green area.


Three charred and destroyed ambulances belonging to Hatzola, a Jewish community organization, sit in a parking lot.
Charred remains of Jewish community ambulances after they were set on fire in North London, March 23, 2026. REUTERS

Though counter-terrorism officers are leading the investigation, the incident has not yet been classified as an act of terrorism.

The Crown Prosecution Service revealed that the three suspects, aged 20, 19, and 17, face charges of arson with intent to damage property and recklessness regarding endangering lives.

Among those charged, two are British nationals, and the third holds dual citizenship in Britain and Pakistan.


A man from the Jewish community walks past a police car and an ambulance damaged by an antisemitic arson attack.
A member of the Jewish community walks past the scene of the arson attack, March 24, 2026. AFP via Getty Images

The three men were ⁠expected ​to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ ​Court on Saturday.

You May Also Like
Siren's Curse roller coaster strands riders vertically twice in one weekend at Six Flags Cedar Point

Roller Coaster Malfunctions Twice in a Weekend, Leaving Riders Suspended Vertically at Six Flags Cedar Point

The record-breaking tilt roller coaster in North America, known for its height,…
More Than a Million People Visit Serbian Church to Witness Holy Relic of Virgin Mary

Over a Million Devotees Flock to Serbian Church for Rare Virgin Mary Relic Viewing

In BELGRADE, Serbia, an extraordinary pilgrimage unfolded recently as over a million…
Seattle mayor shrugs off millionaire-tax concerns as 44% of business leaders consider leaving

Seattle Mayor Dismisses Concerns Over Millionaire Tax as 44% of Business Leaders Contemplate Relocation

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has dismissed concerns that affluent residents and businesses…
Thousands of homeless LA voters registered at shelters without beds — including one linked to Raman

Controversy Erupts as Thousands of Homeless LA Voters Registered at Under-Resourced Shelters, Raman Connection Highlighted

Thousands of homeless individuals were registered to vote at Los Angeles shelters,…
Target recalls Up&Up baby wipes due to potential bacterial contamination

Target Issues Recall of Up&Up Baby Wipes Amid Bacterial Contamination Concerns

Target is taking precautionary measures by recalling certain Up & Up brand…
Why thousands of adorable owls are about to be brutally killed on the West Coast

West Coast Faces Controversial Decision: The Future of Thousands of Owls Hangs in the Balance

Plans are underway to cull barred owls along the West Coast in…
Iran war update: Trump says pilots are fine after US helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz

Breaking: Trump Confirms Safety of Pilots After US Helicopter Incident Near Strategic Strait of Hormuz

In a recent incident near the crucial Strait of Hormuz, a U.S.…
American Revolution historian Gordon S. Wood dead at 92 after parking lot car accident

Renowned American Revolution Historian Gordon S. Wood Passes Away at 92 Following Tragic Parking Lot Accident

NEW YORK — Gordon S. Wood, a distinguished historian whose scholarly work…
Judge rules redacted transcript, audio recording of sealed Charlie Kirk hearing can be released

Utah Prosecutors Urge Swift Justice in Charlie Kirk Assassination Plot: End Delay Tactics Now

Judge denies bid to close preliminary hearing in Charlie Kirk assassination case…
Bicyclist killed Chicago: Vigil held for Riley O'Neil, Chicago Department of Transportation employee killed in Bridgeport crash

Chicago Department of Transportation Employee Riley O’Neil Honored in Vigil Following Fatal Bridgeport Cycling Accident

CHICAGO — Riley O’Neil was not just a cyclist; he was a…
Man describes how a coach's impromptu decision changed his life: "He ... invested in me when no one else did"

How One Coach’s Unexpected Investment Transformed My Life Forever

A pivotal decision by a former coach transformed a man’s life, teaching…
NYC man shot dead on bus in the Bronx, gunman flees

Tragic Bronx Bus Shooting: NYC Man Fatally Shot as Gunman Remains at Large

A tragic incident unfolded on a New York City bus Monday afternoon,…