Police open investigation into Golders Green memorial wall arson

London's Metropolitan Police are investigating a fire incident at a memorial wall in Golders Green, a neighborhood with a significant Jewish population. This event has heightened concerns within the community, especially given the recent spate of arson attacks targeting Jewish, Israeli, and Iranian dissident sites across the capital.

While Counter Terrorism Policing London is heading the investigation, authorities have stated that the incident is not being treated as a terrorist act. Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams acknowledged the community's heightened concerns and assured that local officers are working closely with Counter Terror Policing to support the investigation. Enhanced security measures, including armed police patrols, are in place to reassure residents.

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We are working closely with community organizations and leaders, and want to reassure them that our protective security operation continues. Our local officers are working closely with Counter Terror Policing to support their investigation.

The memorial wall in question is reportedly dedicated to protesters murdered by the Iranian Islamic Regime. The area also hosts a Jewish community center and a synagogue. This incident follows a series of arson attacks, some of which have been claimed by a group called Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia (HAYI). However, HAYI has not yet issued any statements regarding the Golders Green fire through its usual channels.

This investigation is part of a broader effort to address a pattern of attacks that have caused unease in London's diverse communities. The police are committed to working with community leaders to ensure safety and to thoroughly investigate all incidents, regardless of their classification.

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Since last month’s attack in Golders Green, we have stepped up our work to reassure communities. This includes armed police patrols as well as deployments of officers from Project Servator, who are specially trained to spot anyone who may be planning or preparing to commit criminal acts.