Fourth Suspect Apprehended in Court as Damages for Jewish Charity Ambulance Arson Reach £1 Million

Police arrest a fourth suspect at court following the £1m arson attack on Jewish ambulances. Three others remanded as police probe Iranian-backed group links.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 5, 2026, 1:03 PM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from BBC News

Dramatic Courtroom Arrest of Fourth Suspect

A fourth individual was taken into police custody on Saturday morning in a high-profile arrest conducted within the premises of Westminster Magistrates' Court. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that the 19-year-old suspect, recognized by officers on-site, was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life. This development occurred as three other suspects appeared in the dock to face charges related to the March 23 attack on Jewish charity-owned ambulances in Golders Green. The prosecution informed the court that the criminal act involved four participants, effectively completing the initial identification of the primary group allegedly responsible for the destruction.

Targeted Destruction of Emergency Vehicles

The arson attack took place in the early hours of the morning within the car park of a synagogue, specifically targeting vehicles belonging to Hatzola, a Jewish emergency medical service. According to evidence presented in court, the fire resulted in nearly £1 million in damages, destroying vital life-saving equipment. Prosecutors characterized the incident as a "premeditated and targeted attack against the Jewish community," citing strong evidence of sectarian motivation. The severity of the charges—arson with intent to damage property and being reckless as to whether life would be endangered—reflects the high risk posed to the surrounding residential and religious structures.

Identification of the Charged Defendants

Three suspects previously arrested during coordinated raids at three different East London properties appeared in court dressed in grey tracksuits. The defendants include 20-year-old Hamza Iqbal and 19-year-old Rehan Khan, both residents of Leyton, alongside a 17-year-old dual British-Pakistani national from Walthamstow who cannot be named for legal reasons. During the brief proceedings, the individuals spoke only to confirm their personal details while family members looked on from the gallery. All three have been remanded in custody and are scheduled for their next legal appearance at the Old Bailey on April 24.