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Arson Attempt on Jewish Memorial Wall, 26 Arrested

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Counter-terror police in London are investigating a recent arson attempt on a memorial wall honoring victims of the Iranian regime in Golders Green, a predominantly Jewish neighborhood. This incident follows a series of attacks on Jewish community ambulances and synagogues over the past month, causing explosions and window damage. Communities are on high alert due to recent suspicious incidents, and police have increased armed patrols. A man was arrested for preparing terrorist acts, and a teenager pleaded guilty to arson at one synagogue. Detectives are exploring connections to pro-Iranian groups and urge the public to report any suspicious activities.

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Arson Attempt on Jewish Memorial Wall, 26 Arrested

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UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Arson Attempt on Jewish Memorial Wall, 26 Arrested. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On April 28, counter-terror police in London are investigating a new arson attempt on a memorial wall in Golders Green, a mostly Jewish neighborhood. This wall honors victims of the Iranian regime. It happened Monday at 7.20 a.m., but the wall wasn't damaged and it's now sealed off. No arrests yet. This fits a pattern of attacks over the past month, including fire bombings on Jewish community ambulances and two synagogues in northwest London. Those hits cause explosions from gas canisters and smashed windows at a historic synagogue. Communities are on edge, especially after recent incidents like suspicious jars near the Israeli embassy, a drone flyover, and a strike on a Persian. Media outlet opposing Iran. Police have ramped up armed patrols and special teams to spot threats. Meanwhile, counter-terror cops arrested a 37-year-old man near Barnsley-born Sunday night for prepping terrorist acts. He's the 26 suspect nabbed and was bailed after questioning in London. A 17-year-old also pleaded guilty to arson at one synagogue.

Detectives are eyeing links to pro-Iranian groups who claim some attacks while urging tips via 101 or crime stoppers to keep these. Neighborhoods safe.

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