17-Year-Old Boy Charged with Arson in Kenton Synagogue Firebomb Attack
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with arson after throwing a bottle containing accelerant through the window of Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow, London. The attack happened on Saturday night and was captured on video footage.
A 17-year-old boy from Brent has been charged with arson not endangering life after a firebomb attack on Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow. The attack occurred on Saturday night when the teenager threw a bottle of liquid accelerant through the synagogue's window.
Footage showed the bottle being set alight before it was thrown through the building's window. The boy cannot be named for legal reasons due to his age.
The Metropolitan Police said they also arrested a 19-year-old man overnight following the attack, though it's unclear if he faces charges. Police have deployed drones over London to protect Jewish communities following the incident.
The attack adds to growing concerns about antisemitic incidents targeting Jewish religious sites in the UK. Kenton United Synagogue serves the Jewish community in the Harrow area of northwest London.
This attack on a Jewish place of worship comes amid rising concerns about antisemitic incidents in London. The case highlights ongoing tensions and security challenges facing religious communities in the UK.
The 17-year-old will appear in court. Police continue investigating the incident and any potential accomplices.
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