arson attack
Coverage of arson attack in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Like a bomb had gone off’: suspected arson attack fuels Glastonbury unease
A suspected arson attack caused an explosion and fires at caravans in Glastonbury, Somerset, leading to arrests and heightened concerns about people living in vehicles. Jan Johnston described the event as 'like a bomb had gone off' due to the sudden explosion and thick smoke.
- Palestinians accuse Israeli settlers of impeding firefighters near West Bank village
Palestinians accuse Israeli settlers of shooting firearms and blocking a water tanker to impede firefighters after a suspected arson attack near the Christian town of Taybe, according to a priest and Palestinian Authority Civil Defense.
- Teen charged over London arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances
An 18-year-old named Subhan Ahmed is accused of assisting in the arson attack that damaged four ambulances operated by a Jewish volunteer organization in London. The incident targeted vehicles used by the charity, which is associated with Jewish volunteers.
- 9 students to be remanded for 21 days over Kenya school fire that killed 16
Nine students in Kenya are being held for 21 days on suspicion of planning an arson attack at a school in central Kenya, which resulted in the deaths of 16 people.
- 9 students to be remanded for 21 days over Kenya school fire that killed 16
Nine students in Kenya are being held for 21 days over an arson attack at Utumishi Girls School that killed 16 children. The fire, started by lighting a mattress with a matchstick and paraffin, occurred on May 28, with investigators citing a failed emergency door as exacerbating the tragedy. Two lawyers are advocating for a thorough investigation and justice for victims.
- Eight students arrested in Kenya after suspected deadly school arson attack
Eight students were arrested in Kenya following a suspected deadly school arson attack. Sixteen pupils died in the fire that occurred in a dormitory while they were asleep.
- Eight students arrested in Kenya after suspected deadly school arson attack
Eight students were arrested in Kenya following a suspected arson attack that killed sixteen pupils when a fire broke out in a dormitory while they were asleep.
- U.K. police investigate another arson attack in north London
U.K. police are investigating an arson attack in north London. No arrests have been made, and the motive remains unclear as officers are keeping an open mind.
- U.K. police investigate another arson attack in north London
U.K. police are investigating an arson attack in north London. No arrests have been made, and officers are considering multiple motives for the incident.
- Counter terror police probe another Golders Green arson attack as memorial wall to protesters killed in Iran is targeted overnight
Counter-terror police are investigating a second arson attack in Golders Green, where a memorial wall honoring protesters killed in Iran was targeted overnight. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns in the area.
- Two more arrested in Watford on suspicion of plotting arson attack on Jewish venue
Two more arrests were made in Watford by counter-terrorism police in connection with an alleged arson conspiracy targeting a Jewish community site. This brings the total number of arrests in the case to nine, following a series of attacks on Jewish targets in London.
- Police arrest two more men over planned arson attack on Jewish community in London
London police arrested two men for planning an arson attack targeting the Jewish community. The arrests highlight ongoing security concerns related to potential acts of violence against minority groups.
- Burned-out wreck of a house that suffered arson attack sells for enormous asking price in ritzy Boston neighborhood
A burned-out house in a ritzy Boston neighborhood that was damaged by an arson attack recently sold for an unusually high asking price, highlighting the area's desirability despite the property's condition.
- Burned-out wreck of a house that suffered arson attack sells for enormous asking price in ritzy Boston neighborhood
A burned-out house in a ritzy Boston neighborhood, damaged by an arson attack, was listed for sale at a high asking price despite the destruction.
- Burned-out wreck of a house that suffered arson attack sells for enormous asking price in ritzy Boston neighborhood
A burned-out house damaged by arson in a prestigious Boston neighborhood was listed for sale at a high asking price. The property's destruction contrasts with its premium valuation, highlighting the area's desirability.
- Two teenagers arrested over arson attack at London synagogue that saw Jewish building 'firebombed'
Two teenagers were arrested following an arson attack at a London synagogue, which was firebombed. The incident targeted a Jewish building, raising concerns about anti-Semitic violence.
- U.K. police probe arson attack on building formerly housing Jewish charity
U.K. police are investigating an arson attack on a building that previously housed a Jewish charity. No injuries were reported in connection with the incident, according to a police statement released Saturday.
- U.K. police probe arson attack on building formerly housing Jewish charity
U.K. police are investigating an arson attack on a building that previously housed a Jewish charity. No injuries were reported in the incident.
- Counter-terror police investigate arson attack in London
Counter-terrorism police are investigating an arson attack on a business in Hendon, north-west London, which occurred on Friday. The Metropolitan police confirmed the incident and indicated more details will be released soon.
- Teenager, 18, is the fourth person to be charged over arson attack on four Jewish community ambulances in Golders Green
An 18-year-old teenager has been charged as the fourth individual in connection with an arson attack on four Jewish community ambulances in Golders Green. The incident targeted emergency vehicles, raising concerns about antisemitic violence.
- Man charged with attempted murder after attack on OpenAI CEO Altman’s home
A 20-year-old Texan faces life imprisonment charges after an arson attack on Sam Altman's San Francisco home. The incident is linked to an attempted murder charge against the OpenAI CEO.