A leader at the Orthodox Machzike Hadath Synagogue spotted suspicious-looking people in the weeks before the arson attack Niva Yadav 1 minute ago Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. A synagogue in Golders Green had been “staked out” by suspicious characters for weeks prior to the ambulance arson attack on Monday morning. Local volunteers at the Orthodox Machzike Hadath Synagogue in Highfield Road had reported suspicious-looking people in the area, prompting an increase in security....