Teenager charged with arson after attack on synagogue in London

"Footage was posted online showing a figure in dark clothing setting light to a bottle of liquid and throwing it through a window at Kenton United Synagogue, resulting in minor smoke damage to an internal room."

"The Community Security Trust reported that there were no injuries or significant structural damage from the attack, which is part of a troubling trend of incidents targeting Jewish sites in London."

"A group known as Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia, suspected to be Iran-backed, has claimed responsibility for most of the recent attacks on Jewish sites in London and other parts of Europe."

A 17-year-old boy from Brent, north-west London, has been charged with arson for attacking Kenton United Synagogue. The incident involved setting fire to a bottle and throwing it through a window, causing minor smoke damage but no injuries. This attack is part of a series of incidents targeting Jewish sites in London, including the destruction of four Jewish community ambulances and attacks on other synagogues. A group suspected to be Iran-backed has claimed responsibility for these incidents since March 9.

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