Counter terrorism officers are additionally investigating tried arson assaults on a Persian language media organisation and a synagogue in Finchley, in addition to ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity set alight in Golders Green.
Commander Helen Flanagan mentioned: “At this stage last night’s arson is not being linked to other incidents in the north-west London area over the last week or last month’s arson in Golders Green but counter terrorism officers are leading due to the similarities of each attack.
“We will likely be relentless in our pursuit of these answerable for this and different, comparable, hateful acts towards London’s communities.”
Det Ch Supt Luke Williams mentioned he understood the considerations of native residents, and added that police presence within the space had been elevated, together with armed patrols and officers skilled to establish suspicious behaviour.
