London police arrest seven over plots to attack Jewish sites
Updated: April 21, 2026
Detectives investigating a series of attacks on Jewish targets have arrested seven people for allegedly plotting a further new firebombing, as a teenager pleaded guilty to an arson attack on a synagogue on Saturday. The teenager, whose name has not been released, appeared at the London Youth Court, where he pleaded guilty to the attack on the synagogue in the North London suburb of Stamford Hill.
According to reports, the 16-year-old had also been involved in a smaller arson attack on a Jewish cemetery in the area.
The arrests by counter-terrorism officers follow fire bombings or attempted arsons of synagogues and other Jewish targets across London. The most notable incident occurred at the Finchley Road Synagogue in September, where three fires were started.
Police say the arrests were made to prevent another attack and to foil a plot to commit further violence. Counter-terrorism officers have been working closely with local Jewish community leaders and have been monitoring suspected individuals who have shown signs of radical behavior.
The arrests are part of an ongoing investigation into the series of attacks which have been described as anti-Semitic. The investigation is being led by the Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Command.
A further two people, including a 19-year-old and an 18-year-old, have been arrested on suspicion of plotting to disrupt a drone incident near the Israeli Embassy in London. The two are being held for questioning and the incident is also being investigated by counter-terrorism officers.
The London Jewish community is in a state of heightened vigilance, with many community leaders calling for greater security measures to prevent further attacks.
The recent spate of attacks on Jewish sites in London highlights the growing concern of rising anti-Semitism in the UK. With authorities increasingly stepping up their efforts to prevent such incidents, it is likely that the community will come together to demand greater measures of protection and security.
This is a developing story. More updates will follow as new information becomes available.
This is a developing story. More updates will follow as new information becomes available.
This is a developing story. More updates will follow as new information becomes available.
