00:00Counter-terrorism police are investigating a suspected arson attack at a former synagogue
00:06in Whitechapel. The fire broke out at 5.16 on Tuesday morning at the former East London
00:11Central Synagogue building. The Met Police say CCTV suggests it was started deliberately
00:17and are treating it as suspected arson. The incident follows recent attacks on Jewish
00:22communities in London, which officers are also examining for possible links.
00:27Detectives say they are taking the investigation extremely seriously and are working with
00:33counter-terrorism policing colleagues. No injuries were reported and London Fire Brigade said crews
00:39dealt with a small external blaze. The investigation remains ongoing.
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