British police are probing a suspected arson attack at a memorial wall in Golders Green, north London. Counter Terror Policing is leading the inquiry, although the case is not being treated as a terrorist incident. Officers say no arrests have been made and the wall was not damaged. The investigation comes amid related probes in which more than two dozen people have been arrested, including over the March 23 torching of Hatzola ambulances.
UK Counter-Terror Police Probe Suspected Arson At Memorial Wall In North London
An Orthodox Jewish man walks by at a wall showing pictures of protesters killed during anti-government demonstrations in Iran, in Golders Green, London, Britain, March 7, 2026. REUTERS/Jack Taylor
British police are investigating a suspected arson attack at a memorial wall in Golders Green, a north London neighbourhood with a sizeable Jewish community, authorities said on Tuesday.
The Metropolitan Police said the inquiry is being led by Counter Terror Policing, but added the incident is not currently being treated as a terrorist act. Officers confirmed that no arrests have been made and that the memorial wall was not damaged.
“We recognise that this incident will heighten concerns in the Golders Green area, where residents have already faced a series of attacks,” Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams said.
Over the past month, counter-terror teams have arrested more than two dozen people in connection with separate investigations into attacks on Jewish-linked premises. Those incidents include the torching of ambulances belonging to the Jewish volunteer emergency service Hatzola in Golders Green on March 23.
Police said inquiries remain ongoing as officers assess the circumstances around the suspected arson and work to establish motive and responsibility.
Reporting: Sam Tabahriti and Sam Tobin. Editing: Michael Holden.
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