Police make third arrest over ‘attempted arson attack’ at London synagogue

• A third person has been arrested in connection with an attempted arson attack at Finchley Reform Synagogue in north London.
• The 19-year-old man was arrested in Portsmouth on suspicion of attempted arson, with Counter Terrorism Policing London leading the investigation.
• The alleged incident, which occurred on 15 April, caused no damage to the building and resulted in no injuries.
• A 38-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man were previously arrested on the day of the incident and are currently on bail until July.
• Commander Helen Flanagan of CTP London confirmed ongoing progress in investigations into various arson attacks and urged the public to report suspicious behaviour due to the severe threat level.