WorldGerman police probe arson attack on Wuppertal synagogue

Prosecutors in Wuppertal are leading an investigation into an alleged attempted arson attack on the city’s synagogue. A 37-year-old Afghan national arrested nearby allegedly made comments indicating an antisemitic motive. Knives and a machete were found in his apartment. The fire was quickly extinguished, with no injuries and minimal structural damage.

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