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UK police investigate arson at former synagogue in London
Investigators said CCTV suggests the blaze was started deliberately, and no injuries were reported as police linked it to recent attacks on Jewish Londoners.
- Counter Terrorism Policing London launched an investigation into a suspected arson at a former East London Central Synagogue in Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets, after the fire was reported at 05:16hrs on Tuesday.
- The incident follows a series of suspected attacks targeting Jewish locations across London since late March, with Commander Helen Flanagan investigating potential links to recent arsons in the city's north and north-west.
- Initial CCTV enquiries indicate the fire was started intentionally at approximately 05:10hrs; Detective Chief Superintendent Brittany Clarke said, "We are taking this incident extremely seriously."
- Local residents can expect an increased police presence while enquiries continue, though no injuries were reported; anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101.
- Since the Golders Green arson in March, the Metropolitan Police has launched its most intensive community operations to protect Jewish Londoners and continues security support for community venues.
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