Police investigate whether London arson attacks were planned for weeks
Summary
Police in London are investigating a series of planned arson attacks on Jewish targets and others, believed to be carried out by criminals paid by Iran. Authorities have arrested several suspects and are treating the case as a counter-terrorism matter due to the possible involvement of a foreign state.Key Facts
- Police suspect the arson attacks were planned for weeks with surveillance of targets.
- Attacks included synagogues, a Jewish charity, an Iranian dissident media company, and attempts on the Israeli embassy.
- A group linked to Iran claimed responsibility and shared videos of the attacks online.
- Two teenagers, aged 17 and 19, were arrested related to one synagogue attack.
- At least 15 people have been arrested in connection with six attacks since 23 March.
- The police counter-terrorism unit is leading the investigation.
- British Jewish communities have been concerned about a rise in antisemitism since the conflict involving Israel and Gaza escalated in October 2023.
- Authorities are closely examining the role of Iran and the online coordination of the attacks.
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