Danish police brought a man before the court, charging him with an arson attack on the home of a Jewish individual in Copenhagen.
As the man is charged under Section 114 of the Danish Penal Code, which pertains to anti-terrorism law, the legal classification of the incident suggests that it is being treated as a terrorist act against a Danish family of Jewish descent.
“We are understandably shaken and shocked by this form of antisemitic terrorism, which we believe the overwhelming majority of Danes strongly condemn. Regardless of differing opinions or disagreements, this is an arson attack that cannot be defended, relativised, or justified,” stated Henri Goldstein, Chairman of the Jewish Community in Denmark.
The Jewish Community is in contact with the affected family, who, under the circumstances, are coping well but do not wish to attract public attention.
Henri Goldstein emphasised that there has been growing awareness of an increased threat level against Jewish interests, rising antisemitism, and a growing acceptance of political violence.
“However, this attack is in a category of its own—an assault on a private home. We do not want conflicts from abroad imported into Denmark, especially not into people’s private residences,” Goldstein remarked, commending the police for their efforts.
“The fact that a suspect is now in custody highlights the skilled and competent work of the police. We are incredibly grateful for the ongoing efforts of the Copenhagen Police and the Danish Security and Intelligence Service concerning Jewish institutions, as well as for the investigation into this current case,” Goldstein added.
