UK man in court charged with arson at former London synagogue
Details of the Arson Case and Court Proceedings
Background of the Incident
LONDON, May 12 (Reuters) - A British man charged over an arson attack at a former synagogue in east London last week was in contact with someone using an Iraqi phone number shortly before the fire, prosecutors told a London court on Tuesday.
Court Appearance and Legal Proceedings
Suspect's Identity and Custody Status
Moses Edwards, 45, appeared in the dock at Westminster Magistrates' Court and was remanded in custody until a further hearing next month. He gave no indication of any plea.
Details of the Attack
The fire at the former East London Central Synagogue was caused by wine bottles filled with an accelerant, which exploded damaging the outside of the building, prosecutors said.
Context and Broader Investigation
Recent Arson Attacks on Jewish Targets
The incident followed a series of arson attacks on Jewish targets in previous weeks, with police saying they were investigating possible Iran links to some of the fires.
Reporting and Editing Credits
(Reporting by Sarah Young and Sam Tobin, Editing by Paul Sandle and Michael Holden)
