Police investigate Iran-linked motives after arson attacks on 3 London synagogues

On 2026-04-20, an arson attack targeted Kenton United Synagogue in London when a bottle containing accelerant was thrown through a window. Police said the fire was extinguished before significant damage occurred and no one was injured. The attack was one of three synagogue arson incidents in London within days, and police later said they were investigating possible Iran-linked motives.