Synagogue president left in shock after suspected 'horror' arson attack on former building: 'Deeply upsetting'

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The President of the East London Central Synagogue has spoken to GB News following a suspected arson attack on his synagogue's former building in Tower Hamlets.Speaking to National Reporter Charlie Peters, Leon Silver said his reaction was one "of horror" as he learned of the fire at the premises on Nelson Street.Police were called in the early hours of Tuesday morning by the London Fire Brigade to reports of a fire at the former synagogue site in Tower Hamlets.Minor damage was caused to a set of gates and a lock at the front of the building and no reports of any persons injured.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Initial CCTV enquiries indicate that the fire was started intentionally, and the incident is being treated by police as arson.Speaking to GB News following the incident, the synagogue's president said: "The synagogue had been daubed once before, several months ago."But this is way beyond even that.

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