Arson Attack on Jewish Ambulances: Fourth Arrest Made in Shocking Incident

British police have arrested a fourth person in connection with an arson attack on ambulances belonging to the Jewish volunteer service, Hatzola, occurring near a London synagogue. This incident has been linked to an Iran-aligned militant group. Despite no casualties, the attack remains under intense investigation as counter-terrorism officers explore the case.

A fourth individual has been detained by British authorities in relation to an arson attack on ambulances serving the Jewish community, it emerged on Saturday. The arrest happened at a London court amid the hearing of three men already charged in the case.

The suspects, including two British nationals and a dual British-Pakistani citizen, are accused of setting fire to four ambulances associated with Hatzola, an emergency volunteer service. Their actions, described by Prime Minister Keir Starmer as a 'deeply shocking antisemitic arson attack,' have sparked widespread concern.

The SITE Intelligence website linked the arson to an Iran-aligned militant group, while counter-terrorism officers are pursuing the investigation. Although explosions damaged nearby windows, no injuries were reported. The climactic rise in attacks on Jewish entities follows the recent Gaza conflict.

(With inputs from agencies.)