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In a concerning trend for London’s Jewish community, counter-terrorism officers are probing a series of arson attacks believed to be executed by Iranian proxies. The most recent incident occurred at the Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow on Saturday night, exacerbating fears of escalating anti-Semitic violence in the region. This attack follows a spate of similar assaults on Jewish sites across north London, raising alarms within community circles and prompting urgent calls for action from national leaders.
Recent Arson Attack at Kenton United Synagogue
The Kenton United Synagogue, located in northwest London, was attacked late on Saturday. Authorities reported minor smoke damage to an internal room, with no injuries reported. A police spokesperson indicated that a bottle containing an accelerant was hurled through a window, triggering smoke inside the building. Officers on patrol, responding to previous incidents, discovered the damage shortly after midnight.
“This incident is being treated as arson, and an investigation is currently underway led by Counter Terrorism Policing London, in tandem with local law enforcement,” the spokesperson added. This attack is the latest in a series of arson attempts targeting Jewish properties, with the Community Security Trust (CST) noting that the Jewish community has become increasingly vulnerable in light of recent events.
Pattern of Attacks Across North London
This latest incident comes just a day after another attempted arson outside a former charity building in Hendon. Over the past month, there have been multiple attempts to set fire to Jewish sites in the area, including incidents in Finchley and Golders Green. Vicki Evans, deputy assistant commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, highlighted that these attacks share striking similarities and are being claimed by a group known as Ashab al-Yamin, which has