Police make third arrest over ‘attempted arson attack’ at London synagogue

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7 May 2026 • 8:18 PM MYT
The Independent
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Police make third arrest over ‘attempted arson attack’ at London synagogue

  • A third person has been arrested in connection with an attempted arson attack at Finchley Reform Synagogue in north London.
  • The 19-year-old man was arrested in Portsmouth on suspicion of attempted arson, with Counter Terrorism Policing London leading the investigation.
  • The alleged incident, which occurred on 15 April, caused no damage to the building and resulted in no injuries.
  • A 38-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man were previously arrested on the day of the incident and are currently on bail until July.
  • Commander Helen Flanagan of CTP London confirmed ongoing progress in investigations into various arson attacks and urged the public to report suspicious behaviour due to the severe threat level.