Police have launched a hunt for three suspects after what they have labelled an ‘antisemitic hate crime’ saw three volunteer ambulances up in flames.

The suspected arson attack on four Jewish Community Ambulance service vehicles took place in Golders Green, Northwest London.

It has been labelled an ‘antisemitic hate crime’ by Metropolitan Police who are hunting for the suspects.

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The four Hatzola ambulances were set on fire on Highfield Road at around 1.40am on Monday, March 23.

Hatzola is a large non-profit volunteer organisation that provides emergency medical response for Jewish people.

Golders Green has a large Jewish population and the service has been in place in the neighbourhood since 1979.

Nearby houses have been evacuated as a precaution and road closures remain in place.

No injuries have been reported and the blaze was under control just after 3am.

Residents nearby said they could hear explosions.

London Fire Brigade confirmed that these were due to multiple gase cylinders being on the vehicles. Windows in a nearby block of flats broke due to the explosions.

The Met have said they are searching for three suspects following the incident.

Superintendent Sarah Jackson, who leads policing in the local area said: “We know this incident will cause a great deal of community concern and officers remain on scene to carry out urgent enquiries. We are in the process of examining CCTV and are aware of online footage. We believe we are looking for three suspects at this early stage.

“There have been no arrests yet, and we would urge anyone with information to please contact us as soon as possible – you can do so anonymously if you wish.

“We will be engaging with faith leaders and carrying out additional patrols in the local area as we continue our investigation to provide reassurance and a highly visible presence.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police 101 quoting CAD415 of 23March or to remain anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.