Minor smoke damage and no injuries reported at synagogue in Harrow, after spate of similar incidents in recent weeks
An attempted arson attack has been reported at a north-west London synagogue, after a spate of similar incidents.
The incident at Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow on Saturday night caused minor smoke damage to an internal room but no injuries or significant structural damage, according to the Community Security Trust, which monitors antisemitism and provides protection for Jewish communities in the UK.
The building is close to a school and children’s playground.
Police were seen searching a black SUV nearby on Sunday morning. A large cordon was in place and a forensics officer, fire investigation dogs and several plainclothes officers were working at the scene. One marked and about five unmarked police cars were outside the synagogue.
