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Third Arrest in Finchley Synagogue Attempted Arson Case

The arrest forms part of a counter-terror probe into linked attacks on Jewish sites across London.

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A forensics officer works at the scene of a suspected arson attack on a former synagogue in London, Britain May 5, 2026. REUTERS/Jack Taylor

Overview

  • Counter-terror police arrested a 19-year-old in Portsmouth on Thursday on suspicion of attempted arson linked to Finchley Reform Synagogue, marking the third arrest in the case.
  • The April 15 attempt at the north London site caused no injuries or damage, according to police.
  • A 38-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man arrested in Watford on April 15 are on bail until July.
  • Across linked inquiries since March, officers have made 30 arrests, charged eight people, and recorded a 17-year-old’s guilty plea in the Kenton synagogue arson.
  • Detectives are also investigating a May 5 arson at a former Whitechapel synagogue with no arrests as they keep an open mind on motive.