Counter terror police probe suspected arson attack on Golders Green memorial wall
A memorial wall in Golders Green, London, was targeted in a suspected arson attack, although the wall itself was not damaged. The Metropolitan Police are leading the investigation, which is not being treated as terrorism at this time. This incident follows a previous attack in March that destroyed four Jewish community ambulances in the same area.
- ▪The suspected arson attack occurred around 12:15 AM on Monday and was reported later that day.
- ▪Counter Terrorism Policing is involved in the investigation, but the incident is not classified as terrorism.
- ▪The memorial wall honors protesters killed in Iran and is located near a Jewish center.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 1 hour. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 3 centre.
- ▪ Suspected arson at Golders Green memorial wall — BBC News
- ▪ Met investigating suspected arson attack on north London memorial wall — The Guardian — World
- ▪ UK counter terrorism police launch investigation into arson at memorial wall — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Counter terror police investigating suspected arson attack on memorial wall in London — The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News
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