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Police hunt two suspects after attempted arson at Finchley synagogue

newsApr 15, 20261137

Two masked suspects threw petrol-filled bottles at Finchley Reform Synagogue in north London overnight, but the bottles did not ignite. No one was injured, and police launched a manhunt Wednesday. Metropolitan Police are treating the incident as an antisemitic hate crime, described the suspects as wearing dark clothing and balaclavas, and urged witnesses and CCTV owners to contact detectives.

Key Highlights

Two masked suspects threw petrol-filled bottles at Finchley Reform Synagogue overnight.
The petrol-filled bottles failed to ignite and no one was injured.
Metropolitan Police are treating the attack as an antisemitic hate crime.
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