Teenage boy charged with arson over North London synagogue attack

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A 17-year-old boy has been charged with arson after an attack on a north-west London synagogue.

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The teenager, a British national from London, who has not been named because of his age, was due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today.

He is accused of arson not endangering life.

Footage posted online showed a figure in dark clothing setting light to a bottle of liquid and throwing it through a window at Kenton United Synagogue late on Saturday.

A 19-year-old man who was also arrested after the attack has been released on bail.

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