A 46-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following a fire at a memorial wall in Golders Green, north London, on 27 April, the Metropolitan Police confirmed.
Details of the Incident
The memorial wall, situated near a Jewish centre, serves as a tribute to thousands of protesters killed during a crackdown in Iran in January. A section of the wall is also dedicated to those who lost their lives in the Hamas attack on the Nova music festival in Israel in 2023. Additionally, a more recent statement of solidarity for the Jewish community, in response to recent attacks, was attached to a nearby tree.
Investigation and Arrests
The arrests are part of an ongoing investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) following a reported arson attack on the memorial wall on Limes Avenue at around 12:15 am on 27 April. This incident is among several suspected antisemitic arson attacks in the area that have been under police scrutiny in recent weeks.
Commander Helen Flanagan, Head of CTP London, stated: “We are committed to protecting vulnerable communities in the capital. Detectives have been conducting extensive inquiries since this incident was reported to us last week, and these two arrests are the result of that hard work.”
Further updates on this developing story are expected as the investigation progresses.
