The arrest was in connection with a series of attacks on premises linked to the Jewish community in London
07:39, 27 Apr 2026Updated 09:34, 27 Apr 2026
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A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts by counter-terror police investigating a string of attacks on Jewish sites in London.
He was arrested at an address near Barnstaple, in North Devon, on Sunday, the Metropolitan Police said.
There have been 26 people arrested over the series of attacks on Jewish sites since late March, the force added.
There have been arson attacks on Jewish community ambulances in Golders Green, north-west London, a synagogue and a former Jewish charity, as well as an incident where a drone was flown near the Israeli embassy.
Counter-terror police have been looking into the possible involvement of Iranian proxies.
Premises linked to people opposing the Iranian regime have also been targeted, the Met said last week.
An attempted arson attack was also carried out on April 15 at Finchley Reform Synagogue, and at about 8.30pm outside the offices of a Persian media company, both in north-west London.
On Tuesday, a 17-year-old boy pleaded guilty at Westminster Magistrates’ Court to arson not endangering life following the attack on Kenton United Synagogue.
Speaking at the Kenton United Synagogue during a visit on Thursday afternoon, Sir Keir Starmer said: “We have to deal with malign state actors, that will require legislation.
“We’re going to bring that legislation forward.
“It’s really important we do that. It’s very important this particular context because I’m increasingly concerned that a number of countries are using proxies for attacks in this country.”
At a roundtable discussion with leaders of the Jewish community, including Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis and those local to the Kenton United Synagogue, the Prime Minister said the fight they face to practice their religion freely is “all of our fight”.