Police treat Hendon arson as antisemitic hate crime; CT Policing investigates related incidents

Counter Terrorism officers are also investigating attempted arson attacks on a Persian language media organisation and a synagogue in Finchley, as well as ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity set alight in Golders Green, with police citing similar circumstances and online claims of responsibility.

A man was seen lighting a bag containing three bottles with fluid in the doorway of a shop in Hendon, north-west London. The damage to the shopfront is described as superficial with scorch marks around the front door; no injuries were reported. The Metropolitan Police say they are treating the incident as an antisemitic hate crime. Counter Terrorism officers are leading the investigation along with other similar incidents after online claims of responsibility. Det Ch Supt Luke Williams said Counter Terrorism Policing is leading on the investigation due to the similar circumstances and online claims of responsibility. Police presence in the area has been increased, including armed patrols and officers trained to identify suspicious behaviour, with extra stop-and-search powers introduced across Barnet. Armed response vehicles and counter-terror policing resources have also been deployed to the area.