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Arson attacks on Jewish sites

Arson attacks on Jewish sites

A total of twenty-three people have now been detained following a wave of attacks that included a plot against a synagogue in north-west London.

A 17-year-old boy has already pleaded guilty to arson charges related to an incident at the Kenton United Synagogue.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed an 'unrelenting' fight against antisemitism as community fears grow.

Detectives are also examining a drone incident near the Israeli embassy as part of the broader proactive investigation into extremist activity.

Metropolitan Police
English territorial police force
London
Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
Keir Starmer
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024
Iran
Country in Western Asia