Two arrested over arson attack at former synagogue
Summary
A man and a woman were arrested in east London for a suspected arson attack on a former synagogue building. The fire caused minor damage and no one was hurt. The police are treating the attack as related to recent attacks on Jewish sites and are investigating it as a possible terrorist act.Key Facts
- A 45-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of planning arson.
- The fire happened early Tuesday morning at the former East London Central Synagogue in Whitechapel.
- The synagogue closed in 2020 and is being sold to a local Somali Muslim group.
- The fire caused small damage to the gates and lock but no injuries.
- Police say the fire was started on purpose, based on CCTV footage.
- Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation due to the nature and location of the attack.
- Recent weeks have seen multiple attacks targeting Jewish, Israeli, and Iranian sites in London.
- Police emphasize they will not accept hate crimes against any community and are working with local groups for safety.
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