Chief Rabbi says attacks 'gathering momentum' after another synagogue targeted

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans said the incidents were similar in nature and claimed online by a group called Ashab al-Yamin; authorities are exploring possible links to Iran and potential use of criminal proxies, with prosecutions under the National Security Act considered. Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis described the attack as 'cowardly' and spoke of a 'sustained campaign of violence and intimidation' gathering momentum. Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged increased visible policing, and London Mayor Sadiq Khan affirmed no justification for attacks on Jewish communities. The Metropolitan Police noted ongoing investigations into the Kenton attack and related incidents, with support from the CST.

Overnight arson attack at Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow damaged a window; smoke was detected inside a room and a bottle containing an accelerant was thrown through the window. London Fire Brigade attended; no injuries reported and minor smoke damage. Rabbi Yehuda Black noted the item was thrown into the medical room and the synagogue was closed with hopes of reopening soon.

An arson attack at a Persian language media organisation is also being investigated.

Arson attack on ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity in Golders Green was being investigated by counter-terrorism officers.

Counter-terrorism officers were investigating an arson attack on a building used by a Jewish charity in Hendon as part of the March incidents.

Counter-terrorism officers were investigating an arson attack at Finchley Reform Synagogue as part of a series of arson incidents targeting Jewish sites being examined by authorities.