Two arrested over arson attack at Golders Green memorial

Key developments are emerging from the global stage. Two arrested over arson attack at Golders Green memorial Just now Share Save Add as preferred on Google Two people have been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a memorial wall in Golders Green, north London, was damaged on 27 April. The Metropolitan Police said a 46-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman were arrested on Monday morning as part of a counter-terror policing investigation. The two suspects, who were arrested in Romford, remain in custody at a London police station.

Commander Helen Flanagan said police are "committed to protecting vulnerable communities in the capital". The wall in Golders Green was used as a space to display photos of protesters killed by the Iranian government during a crackdown on demonstrations in January. A section also commemorates those killed in the 2023 Hamas attack on the Nova music festival in Israel, with a more recent message of solidarity with the Jewish community attached to a nearby tree.

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The Met said it was continuing its investigation into the incident and officers were searching an address in Romford. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.

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The development has drawn wide international attention, with diplomatic circles watching closely.