A fourth suspect has been charged in connection with an arson attack that destroyed four Jewish community ambulances in north-west London last month. Judex Atshatshi, 18, from Dagenham, east London, was remanded in custody after appearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Saturday. He is charged with arson and being reckless as to whether life would be endangered.
Key Takeaways
A fourth suspect has been charged in connection with an arson attack on four Jewish community ambulances in north-west London. Judex Atshatshi, 18, appeared in court on Saturday and was remanded in custody. The incident caused £1m of damage and is being treated as a targeted attack against the Jewish community.
- Fourth suspect charged with arson and endangering life
- Incident caused £1 million in damages to four ambulances
- Prosecutors believe it was a targeted attack on the Jewish community
- Three other suspects previously charged, all due in court next month
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspect Charges | Broad Agreement | Charged with arson and endangering life | |
| Damage Amount | Broad Agreement | $1 million in damages reported by prosecutors | |
| Attack Target | Broad Agreement | Prosecutors believe it was targeted against the Jewish community |
Suspect Charges
Broad AgreementCharged with arson and endangering life
Damage Amount
Broad Agreement$1 million in damages reported by prosecutors
Attack Target
Broad AgreementProsecutors believe it was targeted against the Jewish community
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The ambulances operated by Hatzola, a volunteer-led service in the Golders Green area, were set ablaze early on 23 March. The fire caused gas canisters stored in the vehicles to explode, resulting in £1 million of damage according to prosecutors who believe this was a targeted attack against the Jewish community.
Atshatshi's arrest follows searches at two addresses in east London by counter-terrorism detectives on Thursday. Another 18-year-old arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life has been released on bail until July according to BBC and The Guardian. The four defendants are due to appear at the Old Bailey on April 24.
Three other suspects were previously charged in early April: Hamza Iqbal, 20, Rehan Khan, 19, both from Leyton, east London, and a 17-year-old boy of dual British-Pakistani nationality from Walthamstow. The Crown Prosecution Service emphasized the importance of not prejudicing ongoing proceedings.
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