"The building targeted has not been operational as a synagogue for some years but that will be of little comfort to the Jewish community in Tower Hamlets, Hackney and beyond, who are first in my thoughts this morning."
"Officers were looking at potential links between this incident and recent attacks on the Jewish community in north and north-west London."
A fire at the former East London Central Synagogue in Whitechapel is being treated as an attempted arson attack. The Metropolitan Police's counter-terrorism unit is investigating the incident, which was reported at 05:16 BST. Initial CCTV footage suggests the fire was deliberately started. This incident follows a series of attacks on the Jewish community. Police officials emphasize the seriousness of the situation and are exploring potential links to recent attacks in north and north-west London. No injuries were reported from the fire.
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