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Kenton synagogue targeted in suspected arson attack

According to an unnamed witness, a petrol bomb was thrown through a window, causing damage to a medical room inside.

London police probe arson attack on building tied to Jewish organisation

“We are aware of what appears to be another attempted arson, this time targeting a premises in north London previously used by the Jewish community,” the Community Security Trust charity, which provides safety advice to Jewish groups, said in a statement.

Police investigating attempted arson attack at north London synagogue

Two suspects, wearing dark clothing and balaclavas, approached the synagogue and threw two bottles, suspected to contain petrol, and a brick at the building.

London police makes more than 20 arrests following antisemitic hate crime crackdown

The operation, as described by the police, has been focused on “protecting key locations, detecting suspicious activity and disrupting those intent on causing communities harm”.

Kanye West barred from the UK over antisemitic history causing music festival cancellation

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the artist should never have been invited to headline the festival. “We will always take the action necessary to protect the public and uphold our values,” he said.

Fourth suspect arrested in London over arson attack on Jewish ambulances

Three young men were charged with arson and a fourth person was arrested for burning four ambulances run by the Jewish medical charity Hatzolah in north London, British authorities have said.
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