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Teenage Boy Charged After London Synagogue Arson Attack, Police Say
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Posted on April 21, 2026
1 min readLast updated: April 21, 2026
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Quick Summary
British police have charged a 17‑year‑old boy with arson not endangering life in connection with a weekend attempt to set fire to Kenton United Synagogue in north‑west London. The defendant is due before Westminster Magistrates’ Court on April 21, as part of a broader counter‑terrorism investigation
Teenage boy charged after London synagogue arson attack, police say
Details of the Synagogue Arson Incident in London
Police Investigation and Charges
LONDON, April 21 (Reuters) - British police said on Tuesday that a 17-year-old boy had been charged in connection with a counter-terrorism investigation into an arson attack on a synagogue in north London over the weekend.
Court Appearance and Legal Proceedings
The boy, a British national, was charged with arson not endangering life and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on April 21, police said in the statement.
Other Suspects and Ongoing Enquiries
A 19-year-old man, who was arrested on Sunday over the incident alongside the teenager, has been bailed pending further enquiries, police said. The fire caused minor damage to the premises and nobody was injured in the incident, they added.
Context of the Attack
Recent Incidents Targeting Jewish Sites
The attack on the Kenton United Synagogue was the latest in a series of incidents targeting Jewish sites across the capital.
Reporting and Editorial Credits
(Reporting by Sarah Young; writing by Muvija M, editing by Sam Tabahriti)
Key Takeaways
- •A bottle containing an accelerant was thrown through a window of the Kenton United Synagogue at around midnight on April 19, causing minor smoke damage but no injuries (itv.com).
- •Two teenagers — a 17‑year‑old boy and a 19‑year‑old man — were arrested in the incident; counter‑terrorism police are investigating potential links to a wider campaign possibly involving Iranian‑linked proxies (apnews.com).
- •This case is one of six recent incidents—including arson attacks on Jewish ambulances and a Persian‑language media outlet—under investigation by the Metropolitan Police’s counter‑terrorism unit (apnews.com)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Teenage boy charged after London synagogue arson attack, police say
1Who was charged in connection with the London synagogue arson attack?
A 17-year-old boy was charged in connection with the arson attack on a synagogue in north London.
2What charges does the teenage boy face after the synagogue incident?
He was charged with arson not endangering life.
3When is the suspect due to appear in court?
He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on April 21.
4What type of investigation is underway regarding the synagogue attack?
A counter-terrorism investigation is underway into the arson attack.
