“We are aware of the deeply concerning incidents that have taken place across northwest London in recent days, including an attempted arson attack at Kenton United Synagogue overnight. I know this will be causing understandable anxiety and distress for our Jewish residents and the wider community here in Brent.
I’d like to thank the Metropolitan Police and London Fire Brigade for responding at pace, and for deploying additional resources to the area while they carry out their investigations. We will continue to work closely with the police and our community partners across the coming days, and I would urge anyone with information to come forward and report it.
There is absolutely no place in Brent – or anywhere – for hate, antisemitism, or violence of any kind. We stand in full solidarity with our Jewish communities and all those affected. Brent is proud to be a diverse and united borough, and we will not tolerate hate from those who seek to divide us.”
Kim Wright, Chief Executive of Brent Council
