Two more arrested in Watford on suspicion of plotting arson attack on Jewish venue
Summary
Two more men were arrested in Watford for allegedly planning an arson attack on a Jewish-related place, bringing the total arrests in this case to nine. These arrests are part of an ongoing police investigation into a series of firebombings targeting synagogues and Jewish community sites in London.Key Facts
- Two men aged 19 and 26 were arrested in Watford by counter-terrorism police.
- A total of nine people have been detained in connection with the alleged arson conspiracy in the past few days.
- Seven previously arrested people have been released on bail with strict conditions.
- The police are investigating attacks that began on March 23 with firebombing of ambulances run by a Jewish charity.
- Other attacks targeted synagogues, a charity, and an Iranian dissident media outlet in London.
- One teenager has pleaded guilty to carrying out an arson attack on a synagogue.
- Police have charged seven people so far and are continuing arrests to stop such criminal acts.
- Counter-terrorism police warn that involvement in these activities carries serious risks.
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