# German police probe arson attack on Wuppertal synagogue

https://mins.news/en/item/64523

- DW, 2026-09-18 15:45 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/german-police-probe-arson-attack-on-wuppertal-synagogue/a-79331270?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> 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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