'Arsonist' targets Golders Green flats as empty pram is set alight in communal stairwell in area where many Jewish families live

By FRANCINE WOLFISZ, NEWS REPORTER Published: 19:17, 3 June 2026 | Updated: 19:17, 3 June 2026 An empty pram was 'deliberately' set alight inside a block of flats in north London where a large number of Jewish families live. Police are now investigating the incident, which occurred in Bridge Lane, Golders Green, as a suspected arson attack. Residents reported seeing the culprit attempting to start a fire inside a communal stairwell at the building, at around 4am on Tuesday.  One resident managed to douse the flames, which set off fire alarms, while the suspect is said to have fled the building after being challenged.  Shomrim, a voluntary Jewish community patrol group, said the actions of the quick-thinking resident '[prevented] what could have been a far more serious incident.' In a statement on social media, Shomrim added that volunteer officers had 'attended the scene and recovered evidence believed to belong to the suspect.' Met Police said it was investigating and no arrests had been made. Police are investigating a suspected arson attack, which occurred in Bridge Lane, Golders Green, in the early hours of Tuesday morning Residents reported seeing the culprit setting fire to this pram inside a communal stairwell Anyone with information or CCTV footage is asked to contact police on 101, quoting CAD 986 of 02/06/26. The suspected arson attack follows a series of incidents in recent months around north London, including Golders Green, targeting the Jewish community. In March, four ambulances belonging to the Hatzola community ambulance service were firebombed, while a month later two Jewish men were stabbed in an alleged terror attack in Golders Green Road. Essa Suleiman, 45, has been charged with attempted murder in connection with the incident. He is set to stand trial next year.  No comments have so far been submitted. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, or debate this issue live on our message boards. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. We’ll ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy.