Harrow synagogue 'firebombed' as London faces 'terrifying daily arson attacks'
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Harrow synagogue 'firebombed' as London faces 'terrifying daily arson attacks'An investigation has been launched after Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow was allegedly 'firebombed' on Saturday, following other reported attacks on Jewish property in north-west LondonCommentsNewsEthan Blackshaw Deputy Publishing Lead10:15, 19 Apr 2026Updated 10:24, 19 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesPolice officers at the scene near the Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow(Image: Jamie Lashmar/PA Wire)Police have launched an investigation after a synagogue was allegedly "firebombed" last night.Multiple arson or attempted arson attacks have been reported on Jewish property in north-west London in the past month.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, the Community Security Trust (CST) said.The building is close to a school and children’s playground, and police were seen searching a black SUV nearby on Sunday morning.A large cordon is in place and a forensics officer, fire investigation dogs and several plainclothes officers were working at the scene. One marked and five unmarked police cars were outside the place of worship.View 3 ImagesMultiple arson or attempted arson attacks have been reported on Jewish property in north-west London in the past month(Image: Toby Shepheard / Story Picture Agency)READ MORE: Dead bodies of at least 50 babies found dumped in Trinidad and Tobago graveyardREAD MORE: Carnival Splendor cruise passenger 'jumps overboard' hours after another tragedyA spokesperson for the CST, the charity which monitors antisemitism and provides protection for Jewish communities in the UK, 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 mi...




