London police launch probe after 'attempted arson attack' on synagogue

Metropolitan Police investigate suspected arson attempt at Finchley synagogue, the latest incident in a sharp rise of antisemitic violence across London. | Contesto: cronaca

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• London police launch probe after 'attempted arson attack' on synagogue

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The Metropolitan Police have launched a criminal investigation following an attempted arson attack on a synagogue in the Finchley area of north London. Officers were called to the scene in the early hours of Wednesday morning after reports of a fire being set at the entrance to the building. No injuries were reported, but the incident has caused significant alarm within the local Jewish community. The Community Security Trust, a charity that protects British Jews from antisemitism, confirmed it is assisting police with the investigation. A spokesperson described the incident as a "targeted attack" on a place of worship. Forensic teams have been examining the scene for evidence, and detectives are reviewing local CCTV footage in an effort to identify a suspect. The synagogue's leadership has expressed shock but also resilience, vowing that the incident will not disrupt community life or religious observance. This attack occurs against a backdrop of a dramatic and sustained increase in reported antisemitic incidents across the United Kingdom, with London being particularly affected. According to recent CST data, antisemitic hate crimes recorded in the capital have more than doubled over the past year. The period since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in October has seen an unprecedented spike, with weekly incident reports frequently reaching levels not seen in decades. The CST has recorded thousands of incidents nationwide, ranging from online abuse and vandalism to physical assaults and threats against institutions. Jewish community leaders and security experts have repeatedly warned that the tense international climate is being exploited to fuel hatred domestically. The Finchley area, home to one of London's largest Jewish communities, has not been immune. While historically a safe and integrated neighborhood, residents report a growing sense of vulnerability. Local MP Mike Freer, whose constituency includes Finchley, condemned the attack, stating it was "a direct assault on the fabric of our community" and called for unity against all forms of hatred. The Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Command has been notified, though the investigation is...

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