‘Dark moment’: Indian-origin MP Priti Patel condemns antisemitic arson attack on Jewish ambulances in London
Key Takeaways
- Priti Patel condemned antisemitic arson attack on ambulances serving north London's Jewish community.
- She called the attack a dark moment for the country.
- Patel visited Golders Green with the Jewish community after the attack.
Patel condemns antisemitic attack
Patel condemned the arson attack on ambulances serving the Jewish community in north London, calling it a dark moment for the country.
“Indian-origin British MP Priti Patel has strongly condemned the arson attack on ambulances serving the Jewish community in north London, calling it a “dark moment” for the country”
She posted on X and quoted that it is important to be with the Jewish community in Golders Green after the attack, describing it as a dark moment and noting the fear felt by Jews in Britain.
She thanked emergency responders and backed counter-terror police, saying they should investigate the incident.
Speaking to GB News, she called the incident beyond comprehension and said she was deeply shaken, stressing a personal connection to the Jewish community.
She described the attack as absolutely terrible and abhorrent, emphasizing the safety of Jewish people as paramount.
Starmer's response
Starmer condemned the incident as a deeply shocking antisemitic arson attack.
He stated that antisemitism has no place in society while authorities launched an investigation.
Attack details in Golders Green
The attack occurred in Golders Green, an area with a large Jewish community.
“Indian-origin British MP Priti Patel has strongly condemned the arson attack on ambulances serving the Jewish community in north London, calling it a “dark moment” for the country”
Four Hatzola Northwest ambulances were set on fire in the early hours of Monday, treated as an antisemitic hate crime.
The fire caused gas cylinder explosions, shattered windows, and led to evacuations.
About 40 firefighters and several fire engines responded, and no injuries were reported.
Police say CCTV shows three suspects setting one ambulance alight before fleeing, with no arrests yet and investigations ongoing.
Additional patrols are in place to reassure residents, and community leaders are shocked by the attack.
The incident has raised concerns about mounting antisemitism in the UK in recent years.
Ongoing impact and concerns
Authorities increased patrols to reassure residents after the attack.
Community leaders expressed shock and concern over rising antisemitism in the UK in recent years.
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