Two arrested after attempted arson attack at north London synagogue

What exactly did police say happened at the synagogue?

Police said two people in dark clothing and balaclavas approached Finchley Reform Synagogue shortly after midnight, threw two bottles suspected to contain petrol and a brick, and then fled. The bottles did not ignite Independent,BBC,Hindu.

Were there any injuries or damage?

No injuries were reported, and police said there was no damage to the building after the bottles failed to ignite Independent,BBC,EXPRESS.

How are authorities handling the investigation?

The Metropolitan Police said the case is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime, with detectives from the local command unit investigating and specialist counterterrorism officers providing support. Police later said a 47-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man were arrested in the Watford area on suspicion of arson endangering life Independent,Breaking News.ie,Guardian.