A suspected attempted firebomb attack on a north London synagogue has sent shockwaves through the Jewish community, with authorities treating the incident as an antisemitic hate crime. According to eyewitnesses, two individuals donning dark clothing and balaclavas approached Finchley Reform Synagogue in the early hours of Wednesday morning, hurling a brick and two bottles suspected to contain petrol at the building. The synagogue's leaders have vowed to continue their efforts to promote unity and understanding, despite the disturbing incident. As the Metropolitan Police launch a manhunt for the suspects, concerns are growing about the rise of hate crimes targeting Jewish communities in the UK.
Met seeking two suspects and says overnight incident in Finchley being treated as antisemitic hate crimeA suspected attempted firebomb attack on a north London synagogue was a bid to intimidate British Jews, a leader at the place of worship has said, vowing that they will continue to work to “build bridges”.The Metropolitan police said a manhunt was under way after two people “wearing dark clothing and balaclavas” approached Finchley Reform Synagogue (FRS) just after midnight on Wednesday and threw a brick and two bottles suspected to contain petrol at the building. Continue reading...
