Boy, 17, among new arrests over suspected arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances

Counter-terrorism police have arrested two men and a boy in connection with a suspected arson attack last week on ambulances run by a Jewish charity in Golders Green, north London.

The three people – a 19-year-old man, a 20-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy – were all arrested early on Wednesday, the Metropolitan police said.

Their separate homes in East London were being searched by officers on Wednesday afternoon. The two older men were British nationals and the boy was a dual British and Pakistani citizen, the Met said.

All three were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life and remain in police custody.

The alleged arson attack on four ambulances occurred at Highfield Road in Golders Green, near the Machzike Hadath synagogue, in the early hours of 23 March.

The vehicles were operated by Hatzola Northwest, a Jewish charity run by volunteers to provide free medical transport and emergency response to the community in north London.

Two men, aged 47 and 45, who were previously arrested over the attack were released on bail last Thursday, pending further enquiries.

Read more: The Guardian (UK)