Two arrested by Counter Terror police after arson attack on Golders Green memorial

Two people have been arrested by Counter Terrorism police investigating an arson attack on a memorial wall in Golders Green last week.

A 46-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman were arrested on Monday morning at a n address in Romford on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.

They were taken to a London police station, where they remain in custody while officers carry out a search at the address in Romford.

The arrests come following the reported arson attack on a memorial wall in Limes Avenue shortly after midnight on April 27.

The wall contains pictures of protesters who were allegedly killed by the Iranian state in January, following a wave of protests across the country.

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A section of the wall also commemorates those killed in the 2023 Hamas attack on the Nova music festival in Israel.

The Met Police has launched an intensive set of community operations in the area since the attack on Hatzola ambulances in Golders Green in March.

Thousands of additional officer shifts have been deployed, including armed police patrols as well as deployments of officers from Project Servator, who are specially trained to spot individuals who may be planning or preparing to commit criminal acts.

Commander Helen Flanagan, Head of CTP London, said: “We are committed to protecting vulnerable communities in the capital.

Detectives have been conducting extensive enquiries since this incident was reported to us last week and these two arrests are the result of that hard work.

“CTP London is working on a number of investigations into incidents that have taken place in north west London since the attack on Hatzola ambulances in Golders Green in March.

We have made a total of 30 arrests and nine people have been charged.

“Counter-terrorism officers continue to work closely with our colleagues in the Metropolitan Police in response to the various incidents.

We’re providing protective security advice and support to various organisations, community venues and businesses.

The investigation into the arson attack continues, and anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting CAD 7308/27APR.