Synagogue hit by attempted arson as police probe London hate incidents

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19 Apr 2026 • 5:04 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • An attempted arson attack occurred overnight at Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow, north-west London.
  • The synagogue sustained minor smoke damage to an internal room, but no injuries or significant structural damage were reported.
  • The Community Security Trust confirmed the incident, noting it follows similar recent attacks targeting the Jewish community in other parts of north London.
  • The Met Police and London Fire Brigade responded quickly, and the Community Security Trust is collaborating with police on the investigation.
  • This incident comes after a man attempted to set fire to a shopfront in Hendon on Friday evening using bottles of fluid, which caused minor damage but failed to fully ignite.

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