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A 17-year-old boy has admitted to committing arson, without endangering life, following an incident at Kenton United Synagogue located in north-west London on Saturday evening. During the attack, a bottle containing an accelerant was hurled through one of the synagogue’s windows on Shaftesbury Avenue, Kenton. Although the building sustained minor damage, there were no reported injuries.
The teenager, who is a British citizen from Brent and remains unnamed due to legal restrictions, was apprehended by the Metropolitan Police on Sunday and subsequently charged on Monday. Another individual, a 19-year-old man detained in connection with the incident, has been released on bail while investigations continue. According to the Community Security Trust, a Jewish charity, the attack resulted in slight smoke damage to an interior room but caused no severe structural harm or injuries.
During a brief hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, the defendant, guarded by two security officers, confirmed his identity and pleaded guilty to the arson charge. Present in the courtroom were two family members, including his mother. District Judge Nina Tempia granted bail to the teenager, imposing several conditions: he must reside and sleep at his home address and must refrain from entering any synagogue. Judge Tempia also warned, “If you breach these bail conditions you will be arrested by the police.” The youth is due to appear at Willesden Youth Court on June 4.
In response to the attack on Monday, the security minister described recent assaults targeting Jewish community locations in London as “completely abhorrent and unacceptable.” He pledged significant efforts to ensure support is provided to those affected, stating, “We will move heaven and earth to make sure that people feel properly supported.
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