British police arrest teen in London over attempted synagogue arson

British counterterrorism police have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with an attempted arson attack on a synagogue in north London, marking the third arrest in the investigation.

Police said no one was injured and no significant damage was reported, according to Reuters.

The suspect remains in custody.

The case relates to an incident that took place on the night of April 15 in the Finchley area, where the synagogue is located.

A 38-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man were arrested on the day of the attack ​on suspicion ​of ⁠arson endangering life. Both have since been released on ​bail until July.

Police said the ​inquiry ⁠is being led by Counter Terrorism Policing London and forms part ⁠of ​a wider set of ​investigations into recent arson attacks across the capital.

By Bakhtiyar Abbasov