London Synagogue Arson Attack

The attack involved a bottle with an accelerant being thrown through a window of the synagogue at approximately midnight on Saturday, causing minor smoke damage.

A 17-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man were detained overnight as detectives explore the prospect of a 'modern hybrid war' fought by foreign-funded agents.

Metropolitan Police have deployed drones and increased patrols over London to protect the Jewish community following what has been described as a 'sustained campaign of intimidation.' The incident has drawn widespread condemnation from political and religious leaders, who have called for increased government support for community security services.