Counter-terrorism police have arrested a 37-year-old man on suspicion of planning terrorist acts during an investigation into multiple assaults on Jewish sites across London. Authorities detained him near Barnstaple, Devon, on Sunday.

Wave of Attacks on Jewish Targets

Investigators report 26 arrests linked to incidents targeting Jewish sites since late March. Arson strikes hit Jewish community ambulances in Golders Green, north-west London, along with a synagogue and a former Jewish charity. A drone also flew near the Israeli embassy.

Officials examine potential ties to Iranian proxies. Recent updates reveal attacks on premises connected to opponents of the Iranian regime.

On April 15, attempted arson targeted Finchley Reform Synagogue and, around 8:30pm, offices of a Persian media company—both in north-west London.

Teen Pleads Guilty in Synagogue Arson

A 17-year-old appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, pleading guilty to arson not endangering life in the attack on Kenton United Synagogue.

Separate Tragedy: Boys Die in Wolverhampton House Fire

Meanwhile, a woman in her 30s faces arrest on suspicion of causing or allowing the deaths of two boys, aged one and three, after a house fire on Mason Street, Wolverhampton. The blaze erupted around 8:30pm on Friday; she remains in custody as probes continue.

DCI Kylie Westlake, from the public protection unit, stated: “This is a truly tragic incident and our thoughts remain very much with those who loved the children who have been lost. We understand the shock and distress this awful incident will have caused to many people and we are working at pace to ascertain exactly what has happened. Officers have arrested a woman on suspicion of causing or allowing the death of two children. While we would ask people not to speculate about this or the wider incident, we would ask that anyone who can help with our enquiries, and who is yet to speak with us, to get in contact.”