North London synagogue targeted in another attempted arson attack on Jewish property – UK Times

A synagogue in north-west London was hit by an attempted arson attack overnight.

The Community Security Trust said Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow has sustained caused minor smoke damage to an internal room but there were no injuries or significant structural damage.

A spokesperson for the group said: “We are aware of another attempted arson, this time targeting a synagogue in north London, following similar recent incidents targeting the Jewish community in Finchley, Golders Green and Hendon.

“We want to thank the Met Police and London Fire Brigade for responding quickly and for all they are doing to protect the Jewish community during this unprecedented period.

“We are supporting the affected location and are working closely with the police as they investigate and seek to identify those responsible.”

Multiple arson or attempted arson attacks have been reported on Jewish property in the area in the past month.

On Friday evening a man was seen approaching a row of shops in Hendon carrying a plastic bag later found to contain three bottles of fluid, placing it down, before lighting the items inside.

The man fled the scene when they failed to fully ignite. The shopfront sustained minor damage and no injuries were reported.

A police cordon was in place around a building, said to be formerly used by the Jewish community, on Saturday afternoon.

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