Arson: Synagogue arson attack: Investigative custody ordered
In the middle of the day, a 37-year-old is said to have lit an incendiary device at the Wuppertal synagogue and then made antisemitic remarks. He is now in investigative custody.
A 37-year-old Afghan man has been remanded in custody on suspicion of attempted arson after throwing flammable liquid at the Bergische Synagoge in Wuppertal, Germany. The suspect, who has made antisemitic comments, was arrested at the scene and a search of his home uncovered a mobile phone, several knives, and a machete. The Central Council of Jews in Germany and local leaders have condemned the attack, which occurred on Thursday at 14:00, and Wuppertal's mayor has called for solidarity with the Jewish community. No one was injured in the incident, but it has sparked concerns about Jewish safety in Germany.
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