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Leo Seelig instructed to prosecute arson attacks on Hatzola ambulances in Golders Green

April 30, 2026
Leo Seelig instructed to prosecute arson attacks on Hatzola ambulances in Golders Green
Leo Seelig has been instructed to prosecute three men and a 17-year old charged over an arson attack in north-west London. Four vehicles operated by the charity Hatzola were set alight in Golders Green in the early hours of 23 March, causing explosions. The fire caused approximately £1m in damage to ambulances and medical equipment with nearby flats and a synagogue also affected. The case is investigated by the Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command.

Leo practises in all areas of Serious Crime appearing as lead counsel in large, multi-handed cases involving complex, technical and sensitive evidence.

He was instructed by the CPS Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division

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