London synagogue firebombed overnight in latest arson attack on Jewish community

A London synagogue was firebombed overnight in the latest arson attack on the Jewish community in Britain. Police and fire crews have responded to an attempted arson attack at Kenton United Synagogue in north-west London overnight, the Community Security Trust (CST) has confirmed. A spokesman for the charity said: "We are aware of another attempted arson, this time targeting a synagogue in north London, following similar recent incidents targeting the Jewish community in Finchley, Golders Green and Hendon. "On this occasion there was minor smoke damage to an internal room, but there were no injuries and no significant structural damage." TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say They added: "We want to thank the Met Police and London Fire Brigade for responding quickly and for all they are doing to protect the Jewish community during this unprecedented period. "We are supporting the affected location and are working closely with the police as they investigate and seek to identify those responsible. "We urge people to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity, at any time of day or night, to the police immediately on 999 and then to CST." It is the latest in a string of antisemitic attacks in Britain. A spokesman for Campaign Against Antisemitism said: “A synagogue in London was firebombed last night in what is now terrifyingly becoming a spate of daily arson attacks on the Jewish community. "It betrays a cataclysmic failure of the state - politicians, police chiefs and prosecutors - to tackle antisemitic extremism in this country, which has gone largely unchecked for two and a half years. Britain is fundamentally a different country now. "Still, the Government refuses to proscribe the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, an obvious first step to address foreign radicalisation and interference. "It is shocking that concern for the sensitivities of a violent Iranian regime is more important to the Government than the welfare of Jewish people in this country." More To Follow... Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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