Chief Rabbi says attacks 'gathering momentum' after new synagogue arson attempt

The Kenton synagogue remained closed following the attack, with hopes to reopen in a few days.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the attacks are abhorrent and that visible policing would be increased; he pledged to pursue and bring to justice those responsible.

The Metropolitan Police said counter-terrorism officers were investigating the latest attack as well as attacks on a Persian language media organisation and the Golders Green ambulance arsons reported last month.

Police were seen searching a black SUV near the Kenton synagogue on Sunday morning, with a large cordon in place and forensic and fire service personnel present.

The Metropolitan Police said it would increase visible policing across north-west London, with more officers, stop and search powers, and armed and counter-terrorism units deployed to deter further incidents.

Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis described the latest attack as cowardly on social media, calling for attention to the threat to the Jewish community.

Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow was attacked overnight; minor smoke damage in an internal room and no injuries reported.

An attempted arson attack targeted what was described as the Jewish Futures building in Hendon on Friday night.

An attack on a synagogue in Finchley occurred, as part of a sequence of antisemitic incidents in London.

Counter-terrorism officers were reported to be investigating an attack on a Persian language media organisation, part of broader investigations linked to antisemitic hostility.

Ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity were set alight in Golders Green, reported as part of a spate of antisemitic incidents investigated by authorities.