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Two more arrested in Watford on suspicion of plotting arson attack on Jewish venue

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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