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Police investigate whether London arson attacks were planned for weeks

Criminals paid on behalf of Iran are believed to be behind attacks against Jewish targets, say detectives Detectives are investigating whether the series of arson attacks in London was planned for weeks with suspects… Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.

2 reports2 sourcesApr 20, 2026, 7:28 PM
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The GuardianApr 20, 2026, 7:28 PM

Police investigate whether London arson attacks were planned for weeks

Criminals paid on behalf of Iran are believed to be behind attacks against Jewish targets, say detectives Detectives are investigating whether the series of arson attacks in London was planned for weeks with suspects carrying out reconnaissance on the Jewish targets to be firebombed. The series of attacks against synagogues and other Jewish targets, as well as one premises linked to Iranian dissidents, are believed to be carried out by criminals paid on behalf of Iran, police said. Continue reading...

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Al JazeeraApr 19, 2026, 5:00 PM

Met Police investigate potential Iran links to London arson attacks

The latest attack at a Jewish site in the UK capital occurs at Kenton United Synagogue and causes minor damage.

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