Hackney house fire could be antisemitic attack, police say.

Police are investigating a house fire in Hackney, London, as a possible antisemitic hate crime. A man in his 60s, arrested near the scene, reportedly made threatening and "allegedly antisemitic" comments. The fire destroyed two floors of a three-story house, and four people suffered minor injuries. The suspect is under arrest on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.

March 21, 2024
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