“Bharat Pankhania had shared posts on his personal X account about the attack on the four ambulances run by Hatzola, a volunteer-led ambulance service, in north-west London.”

“Pankhania shared X posts describing the arson attacks as an Israeli false flag operation, and two further posts claiming the incident was insurance fraud.”

“Pankhania issued an apology last week but on Tuesday it was reported he has resigned as mayor, a ceremonial role, as well as his elected position as a Liberal Democrat councillor on Bath and North East Somerset (Banes) council, from which he had already been suspended.”

“Two British men aged 47 and 45 who were arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life have been released on police bail.”

“Oxygen canisters in the vehicles exploded in the heat of the fire, causing damage to the windows of nearby residential properties. Thirty-four residents were temporarily displaced while the fire was brought under control.”