The Jewish community in London has been subjected to another anti-semitic arson attack with a police hunt launched to find the perpetrators. Counter-terror police are investigating a suspected arson attack at a memorial wall in Limes Avenue, Golders Green, north-west London. The Metropolitan Police said the incident will heighten concerns in an area where residents have already faced a series of attacks.
Det Ch Supt Luke Williams, who leads policing in north west London, said: “We recognise that this incident will heighten concerns in the Golders Green area, where residents have already faced a series of attacks. We are working closely with community organisations and leaders, and want to reassure them that our protective security operation continues. Our local officers are working closely with Counter Terror Policing to support their investigation.”
Mr Williams added: “Since last month’s attack in Golders Green, we have stepped up our work to reassure communities. This includes armed police patrols as well as deployments of officers from Project Servator, who are specially trained to spot anyone who may be planning or preparing to commit criminal acts.”
Scotland Yard said in a statement that no arrests have been made. Police said the suspected arson attack took place at around 12.15am on Monday, and was reported later that day just before 7.30pm.
The memorial wall is a tribute to thousands of protesters killed in a crackdown in Iran in January and is near a Jewish centre.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting CAD 7308/27Apr, or independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
A group calling itself Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia, the Islamic Movement of the Companions of the Right (Hayi), has claimed responsibility for a series of arson attacks on Jewish sites in north London, as well as one incident where drones were flown near the Israeli embassy.