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Police investigate attempted arson attack on London synagogue

Two suspects threw petrol-filled bottles at a London synagogue in what police are treating as an antisemitic hate crime.

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Police in London are searching for two suspects following an attempted arson attack on Finchley Reform Synagogue that authorities are treating as an antisemitic hate crime.

The incident involved two individuals who threw petrol-filled bottles at the synagogue, according to police reports. The bottles did not ignite during the attack.

Both suspects were reportedly wearing masks during the incident, and police have launched a manhunt to locate them.

Authorities have classified the attempted attack as an antisemitic hate crime as they continue their investigation. The synagogue was not damaged in the failed arson attempt.

The incident comes amid ongoing concerns about antisemitic incidents targeting Jewish religious sites and communities. Police have not released additional details about the timing of the attack or potential motives beyond the hate crime classification.

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