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Eight arrested by UK police over London arson attacks

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Posted on April 21, 2026

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· Last updated: April 22, 2026

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LONDON, April 21 (Reuters) - British counter-terrorism police arrested a further eight people as part of an investigation into suspected arson attacks in London, including an alleged plot targeting a

UK Counter-Terrorism Police Arrest Eight in London Arson Attack Probe

Latest Developments in London Arson Investigation

Details of the Arrests

LONDON, April 21 (Reuters) - British counter-terrorism police arrested a further eight people as part of an investigation into suspected arson attacks in London, including an alleged plot targeting a venue linked to the Jewish community, the force said on Tuesday.

Timing and Nature of the Arrests

Seven of the arrests were made in the past 48 hours and relate to a suspected conspiracy to commit arson, it said, adding that while it was believed the intended target was a venue associated with the Jewish community, the specific target or venue has not yet been identified.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Sarah Young, writing by Sam Tabahriti, editing by Catarina Demony)

Key Takeaways

  • Eight additional arrests were made over the past 48 hours in connection with suspected arson attacks on a venue linked to the Jewish community in London, under investigation by British counter‑terrorism police. (apnews.com)
  • Recent attacks include the torching of four ambulances belonging to Jewish charity Hatzola in Golders Green, and attempted arson at synagogues—including Kenton United and Finchley—that are being investigated as antisemitic hate crimes. (apnews.com)
  • Authorities are investigating potential links to an Iran‑affiliated group, Harakat Ashab al‑Yamin al‑Islamia, and whether the attacks were premeditated through reconnaissance planned weeks in advance. (apnews.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many people were arrested by UK police over the London arson attacks?
A total of eight people were arrested by British counter-terrorism police in connection with the suspected arson attacks.
What was the suspected target of the arson plot in London?
The intended target was believed to be a venue associated with the Jewish community, though the specific venue has not yet been identified.
When did the arrests related to the London arson attacks take place?
Seven of the arrests were made in the past 48 hours as part of the ongoing investigation.
Who reported and wrote the article on the London arson attacks?
The article was reported by Sarah Young, written by Sam Tabahriti, and edited by Catarina Demony.

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