Four injured in London house fire as police probe 'anti-Semitic' hate crime

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Police have launched an investigation into a large fire started deliberately at a house in east London and whether it was an anti-Semitic hate crime.

Officers responded to reports of the blaze at an address in Newick Road, Hackney, shortly before 12.45pm on Wednesday.The Metropolitan Police said a man in his 60s arrested near the scene made threatening and "allegedly anti-Semitic" comments when detained.It is believed the fire was started deliberately, the force added. A man in his 60s who suffered minor injuries from the fire was arrested shortly afterwards on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life, the Met said.

"Undoubtedly this will be extremely concerning news for our Jewish communities in Hackney and beyond, and I and my officers will be engaging with partners including the Community Safety Trust and the Shomrim to answer their questions and listen to their views.

 

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