Overview
- Counter Terrorism Policing opened an investigation after a fire set early Tuesday at the former East London Central Synagogue in Whitechapel caused minor damage to gates and a lock with no injuries.
- Police said CCTV shows the blaze was started deliberately, and officers will test for links to a string of arsons and attempted arsons at Jewish sites across northwest London since March.
- A 46-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman were arrested Monday on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life over a fire at a Golders Green memorial wall that includes tributes tied to Iran and to victims of the Nova music festival attack.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer convened emergency roundtables Tuesday and pledged extra security funding as the national terror threat remains at severe and the Met deploys thousands of extra officer shifts, including armed patrols.
- Police are examining possible Iran-linked involvement after a pro-Iran group claimed responsibility for several attacks, which remains unproven, while Jewish groups expand protection, including privately hired security at community sites.