Met Police say Iranian proxies may be involved in arson attacks on Jewish sites

• Counter-terror police are investigating a series of arson attacks targeting Jewish sites in north London, including a recent incident at Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow.
• The Metropolitan Police are exploring potential links to Iranian proxies and a group named Ashab al-Yamin, which has claimed similar attacks across Europe.
• Other recent incidents include an attempted arson in Hendon, bottles placed near Finchley Reform Synagogue, and four Jewish community ambulances being torched in Golders Green.
• Met Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans said that the incidents are “similar in nature” and may involve “criminal proxies” paid to commit the acts.
• Jewish community leaders and political figures, including Sir Keir Starmer, have condemned the attacks.

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Counter-terror police investigate ‘Iranian proxies’ after yet another arson attack on London’s Jewish community