London Arrests: 8 More in Jewish Arson Probe

0:00On April 21st, countertair police in London just napped eight more suspects in a wave of arson attacks hitting Jewish community spots over the past. Month. That's 23 arrests total now, as they dig into plots targeting synagogues, ambulances, and charities. Seven of those latest grabs happened in the last 48 hours during a proactive probe into a plan hit on a Jewish-related venue, though cops. Art spilling the exact spot yet. Arrests spread from Harpenden and Stevenage to near Birmingham and Ealing, with most folks held or bailed. These fires kicked off late March, torching volunteer Jewish ambulances in Golders Green, plus two northwest London synagogues and an old charity. Office. A pro-Iran group called the Islamic movement of the companions of the right even dropped videos claiming the hits right after. Police are laser focused on whether paid criminal proxies tied to Iran are behind it, driving up patrols around Jewish sites for reassurance. One 17-year-old got charged with arson at a harrow synagogue while others stay in custody

1:03amid searches in East London. Investigators vow to chase every lead under tough terror laws, urging folks to stay vigilant and report anything off. With resources locked in, they're building a wall against more intimidation in the community.