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Jewish volunteers assist as building partially collapses in Hendon
Shomrim come to the aid of shopkeepers and customers as emergency services attend the incident
A Jewish volunteer response group came to the assistance of shopkeepers in Hendon on Monday, after a building partially collapsed.
Shomrim North West London were called just before 1pm to attend to the incident on Brent Street in Hendon.
They said in a statement: “Volunteers responded and assisted with evacuation of shopkeepers and customers along the parade until the arrival of emergency services.
“London Fire Brigade, London Ambulance and Police are now on the scene and thankfully there have been no injuries.”
Brent Street will reportedly remain closed in both directions whilst the area is secured.
MPS Barnet Tweeted that Brent Street is closed between Queens Road and Bell Lane.
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