Counter-terrorism police have arrested two people in connection with an arson attack at a former synagogue in east London.
A 45-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman were taken into police custody on Sunday, according to statements from the Metropolitan Police. The arrests were made as part of an investigation into the fire, which damaged the building that previously served as a synagogue.
The former synagogue, located in east London, was the target of the arson attack. Details about the extent of the damage or the exact date of the incident have not been released by authorities. Police have not disclosed the specific charges the suspects may face.
The Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command is leading the investigation. A police spokesperson confirmed the arrests and said inquiries are ongoing. No further information about the suspects’ identities or possible motives was immediately provided.
The arrests follow a period of heightened vigilance around places of worship and community sites. Authorities have not commented on whether the incident is being treated as a hate crime or linked to any broader pattern of threats.
Both suspects remain in custody as the investigation continues. Police have urged anyone with information about the fire to come forward.
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