Police respond to attempted 'firebomb attack' at north-west London synagogue, says charities
Counter-terror police are investigating a string of similar attacks on Jewish sites after the synagogue fire caused minor smoke damage and no injuries.
- On Saturday night, Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow suffered minor smoke damage during an attempted arson, the Community Security Trust reported, with no injuries or significant structural damage.
- Multiple arson or attempted arson attacks have targeted Jewish property across Finchley, Golders Green, and Hendon over the past month, establishing a pattern of escalating incidents.
- The Met Police established a large cordon and deployed forensic teams and fire-investigation dogs at the scene; extra stop-and-search powers were introduced borough-wide to deter violence.
- London Mayor Sadiq Khan promised "significantly increased police presence" around Jewish places of worship, stating "There is no place for antisemitism in our city." The Community Security Trust urged the community to "remain calm."
- Counter Terror Police London is leading investigations into a separate attempted arson at Jewish Futures in Hendon on Friday, which officials are not treating as terrorism. Police continue providing reassurance to Jewish places of worship across the borough.
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Jews facing ‘sustained campaign of violence’ amid repeat arson attacks
Britain’s Chief Rabbi says the Jewish community in the UK is being subjected to a ‘sustained campaign of violence and intimidation’ after an attempted arson attack on a synagogue in Harrow, in northwest London. It’s the third arson attack on a Jewish site in less than a week.
U.K. police examine Iran links to arson attacks on Jewish targets
A pro-Iranian government group, which says it is also behind a spate of attacks across Europe on U.S., Israeli and Jewish targets, has said it was responsible for the latest attempted antisemitic attack in London in a string of similar incidents
For weeks, attacks against Jewish targets have been increasing in Britain, apparently also with Islamist background. Prime Minister Starmer condemns the actions as heinous.
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