Counter-terror police are investigating whether a series of arson attacks across London involve Iranian proxies. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans of the Metropolitan Police shared this update on Sunday.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer voiced strong condemnation over the antisemitic incidents, declaring, “This is abhorrent and it will not be tolerated. Attacks on our Jewish community are attacks on Britain.” His statement followed a firebombing at Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow.

The United Synagogue president has labeled the ongoing incidents “an epidemic of anti-Jewish hate.”

Key Recent Arson Incidents

Hatzola Ambulance Destruction

Two ambulances from the Hatzola charity, valued at £250,000 each, were completely destroyed. Authorities have charged four people in connection with the attack.

Petrol Bombs at Synagogue

Petrol bombs were hurled at a synagogue but failed to ignite, resulting in no damage or injuries. Police arrested a 46-year-old man and a 47-year-old woman on suspicion of arson endangering life; both were released on bail.

Fire at Former Charity Site

An unknown individual ignited items in a plastic bag at a building once used by educational charity Jewish Futures. The fire caused minor damage but extinguished itself, and the suspect fled. No injuries occurred.

Firebombing at Kenton Synagogue

A firebomb struck Kenton United Synagogue, producing smoke damage but no injuries or major structural harm. The Campaign Against Antisemitism responded, stating, “This is now becoming a terrifying spate of daily arson attacks on the Jewish community.”

Assault on Persian Media Offices

Three suspects—Oisin McGuinness, 21, Nathan Dunn, 19, and a 16-year-old boy—appeared in Westminster Magistrates’ Court on charges of arson with intent to endanger life. The incident targeted Volant Media offices, parent company of Persian channel Iran International, known for critiquing Iran’s government.

Patrol officers responded around 8:30 p.m. on April 15 to reports of an ignited container thrown at the Wembley site. It landed in a car park and self-extinguished.