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UK police charge fourth suspect over attack on Jewish ambulances

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Posted on April 17, 2026

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LONDON, April 17 (Reuters) - British prosecutors said on Friday they have charged a fourth person in connection with an arson attack last month on Jewish community ambulances in north London. The

UK Police Arrest Fourth Suspect Over Jewish Ambulance Arson in North London

Details of the Arson Attack and Legal Proceedings

Incident Overview

LONDON, April 17 (Reuters) - British prosecutors said on Friday they have charged a fourth person in connection with an arson attack last month on Jewish community ambulances in north London.

Suspect Information

Identity of the Fourth Suspect

The police said Judex Atshatshi, 18, a British national from Dagenham, east of the capital, has been charged with committing arson being reckless as to whether life would be endangered.

Court Appearance

He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Saturday.

Other Individuals Charged

Previous Charges

Three others were previously charged in connection with the incident and will next appear at the Old Bailey on April 24.

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by James Davey, Editing by Rosalba O'Brien)

Key Takeaways

  • The arson attack on March 23, 2026, targeted four Hatzola ambulances in Golders Green and is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime by counterterrorism police (“arson being reckless as to whether life would be endangered”) (en.wikipedia.org).
  • Judex Atshatshi, 18, has now been charged as the fourth suspect and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Saturday, April 18, according to Reuters on April 17 (objectstorage.ap-dcc-gazipur-1.oraclecloud15.com).
  • Previously charged were three individuals—a 17-year‑old, a 19-year‑old, and a 20-year‑old—who are due to appear at the Old Bailey on April 24 (en.wikipedia.org).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the latest person charged in the ambulance arson attack?
Judex Atshatshi, 18, has been charged in connection with the arson attack on Jewish community ambulances in north London.
Where did the arson attack on Jewish ambulances take place?
The arson attack occurred in north London.
How many suspects have been charged over the arson attack?
A total of four people, including Judex Atshatshi, have been charged.
When will the latest suspect appear in court?
Judex Atshatshi is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Saturday.
When will the other suspects next appear in court?
Three other suspects will appear at the Old Bailey on April 24.

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