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Man Arrested for Allegedly Attempting to Set Synagogue on Fire in Sydney

It is the 9th arrest under Strike Force Pearl, which investigates hate crime against the Jewish community.
Man Arrested for Allegedly Attempting to Set Synagogue on Fire in Sydney
Police believe these 2 individuals spray painted graffiti on the fence and building, while also attempting to light a fire at the Newtown Synagogue in Sydney, Australia, at 4:25 a.m. on Jan. 11, 2025. NSW Police
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
1/21/2025|Updated: 1/21/2025
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New South Wales (NSW) Police have charged a man for allegedly attempting to set the Newtown synagogue on fire in early January.

The man is the ninth person charged under Strike Force Pearl, a police operation established in December to investigate hate crimes with an anti-Semitic focus in Sydney.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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