British Police Crack Down on Alleged Arson Plot

British counter-terrorism police arrested two men in Watford for an alleged arson plot targeting a Jewish-linked site in London. This follows a rise in antisemitic threats since the Israel-Gaza war. Seven others were previously arrested and released on bail as investigations continue.

British counter-terrorism police have intensified their investigation into an alleged arson plot targeting a Jewish-linked site in London, making two further arrests on Wednesday.

On Tuesday, police detained two suspects, aged 19 and 26, in Watford, north-west of the capital. Both individuals remain in custody as the investigation unfolds.

The arrests are part of a broader probe into a series of threats and attacks that have been on the rise since the outbreak of the Israel-Gaza conflict in October 2023. Authorities have released seven previously arrested individuals on bail, as tensions and criminal activity targeting the Jewish community have escalated.