One of the suspects in the arson attack on a synagogue in London has been charged.

One of the suspects in the arson attack on a synagogue in north London, arrested the day before, has been charged. This was reported by the Reuters news agency on April 21, citing law enforcement agencies.

The British police said that one of the two suspects, a 17—year-old teenager, has been charged with arson that does not pose a threat to life, and he is scheduled to appear before Westminster Criminal Court on April 21. However, it is noted that his 19-year-old accomplice was released on bail until the investigation is completed.

London police have arrested two suspects in an attempted arson attack on the Kenton United synagogue on April 20, in the north of the city. It was clarified that investigators are investigating possible links between these actions and the Middle East conflict.

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On April 19, Reuters reported on attempts to set fire to a synagogue in London. According to the statement, minor smoke damage was recorded in one of the synagogue's interior rooms, but no one was injured and there was no significant structural damage.