Counter-terror police arrest man in connection with attacks on London Jewish sites

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27 Apr 2026 • 4:25 PM MYT
The Independent
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Counter-terror police arrest man in connection with attacks on London Jewish sites

  • A 37-year-old man has been arrested in Devon on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, following a series of attacks on Jewish sites across London.
  • This arrest brings the total number of people detained since late March in connection with these incidents to 26.
  • The attacks include arson at Jewish community ambulances, synagogues, a former Jewish charity, and an attempted arson at Finchley Reform Synagogue, alongside a drone incident near the Israeli embassy.
  • Counter-terror police are investigating the potential involvement of Iranian proxies, noting that premises linked to opponents of the Iranian regime have also been targeted.
  • Sir Keir Starmer and the Prime Minister have both condemned the attacks, with Starmer highlighting the need for legislation to address malign state actors using proxies in the UK.

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