Met investigating suspected arson attack on north London memorial wall
The Metropolitan Police are investigating a suspected arson attack on a memorial wall in Golders Green, London. The wall honors protesters killed in Iran and is located near a Jewish center. Although the incident is being led by counter-terrorism policing, it is not classified as a terrorist act.
- ▪The fire was reported to have started around 12.15am on Monday and was captured on CCTV.
- ▪No arrests have been made yet, and the memorial wall itself was not damaged.
- ▪Community leaders have expressed concerns about safety following a series of attacks in the area.
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Fire damage to a cabinet beside the memorial wall in Golders Green, north-west London. Photograph: Jordan Pettitt/PAView image in fullscreenFire damage to a cabinet beside the memorial wall in Golders Green, north-west London. Photograph: Jordan Pettitt/PALondonMet investigating suspected arson attack on north London memorial wall Scotland Yard says incident in Golders Green at tribute to protesters killed in Iran is not being treated as terrorismKevin Rawlinson and agencyTue 28 Apr 2026 12.57 EDTFirst published on Tue 28 Apr 2026 07.54 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GooglePolice are investigating a suspected arson attack at a memorial wall in north London.Scotland Yard said the investigation was being led by counter-terrorism policing, but it was not being treated as a terrorist…
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