April 22 (Reuters) - British counter-terrorism police on Wednesday made two further arrests over an alleged plot to carry out an arson attack on a Jewish-linked site in London. Detectives arrested two
UK Police Arrest Two More Over Alleged Arson Plot at Jewish-Linked Site in London
Details of the Arrests and Ongoing Investigation
Recent Arrests in Watford
April 22 (Reuters) - British counter-terrorism police on Wednesday made two further arrests over an alleged plot to carry out an arson attack on a Jewish-linked site in London.
Detectives arrested two men aged 19 and 26 in Watford, northwest of London, on Tuesday, police said. Both remain in custody.
Targeted Site and Community Impact
Police did not name a specific location but said the intended target was connected to the Jewish community.
Previous Arrests and Bail Status
Seven other people arrested earlier in the investigation have since been released on bail, London's Metropolitan Police said.
Context: Rise in Antisemitic Threats
British police have been investigating a string of attacks on Jewish-linked sites in the capital, part of a wider rise in antisemitic threats and criminal activity since the outbreak of the Israel-Gaza war in October 2023.
(Reporting by Sam Tabahrit and Mrinmay Dey; editing by David Gaffen)
