Arrests after attempted arson attack on synagogue

A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of arson endangering life after a synagogue in north London had two bottles thought to contain petrol thrown at it.

The attack on the Finchley Reform Synagogue is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime, according to police who arrested the 47-year-old woman and 46-year-old man in the Watford area.

The Met said the suspects, wearing balaclavas, approached the building at about 01:00 BST and threw a brick and two bottles. No damage or injuries were caused.

Last month, four ambulances belonging to a Jewish community charity were set alight in an arson attack – counter terrorism police are involved with both investigations.

Finchley Reform Synagogue Cantor Zoë Jacobs said the synagogue was a “proud, progressive and welcoming space for all”.

Read more: BBC News