Another attempted arson attack reported at north-west London synagogue

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19 Apr 2026 • 4:39 PM MYT
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Another attempted arson attack reported at north-west London synagogue

Another attempted arson attack has been reported at a north-west London synagogue in a spate of similar incidents.

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

The incident at Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow on Saturday night caused minor smoke damage to an internal room but no injuries or significant structural damage, the Community Security Trust said.

Police officers patrol at a cordon near to an incident at the Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow, north-west London (Jamie Lashmar/PA) (PA Wire)

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.”

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