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Third Arrest After Attempted Arson at Finchley Synagogue
Counter Terrorism Policing London says the 19-year-old is the third arrest in the case, and police reported no injuries or damage.
- On Thursday, Metropolitan Police arrested a 19-year-old man in Portsmouth on suspicion of attempted arson at Finchley Reform Synagogue in north London, marking the third arrest linked to the April 15 attack.
- The arrest marks the 30th detention since a wave of attacks began in March, with CTP London investigating incidents including a Golders Green stabbing and arson attacks on Jewish community ambulances.
- Two suspects—a 38-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man—were arrested in Watford on April 15 in connection with the same synagogue attack, which caused no injuries when devices failed to ignite at Fallow Court Avenue.
- Recent attacks include an arson at a former Whitechapel synagogue on Tuesday and a firebombing at Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow on April 18; eight individuals have been charged in connection with these incidents.
- Commander Helen Flanagan of Counter Terrorism Policing London stated detectives are "keeping an open mind" regarding motivation for attacks, as officials provide security support to community venues amid the severe threat level.
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Third person arrested after attempted arson attack at north London synagogue
No damage was caused to the building in the early hours of April 15.
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