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Counter-terror police have launched an investigation after an arson attack on a Jewish business in Hendon.

Police and the London Fire Brigade were called at 10:31pm on Friday after a man set three bottles “containing fluid” alight outside a row of shops.

He set fire to the items that were within a plastic bag after approaching a shopfront with a plastic bag containing the items.

The bottles failed to fully ignite and the man fled the scene.

The attack took place at an educational charity called Jewish Futures, it has been reported.

The attack was claimed online by individuals purporting to be from group Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiyah (HAYI), the Independent reported.

Minor damage was caused to the shopfront and no injuries were reported.

It is the latest in a number of arson attacks in north London recently.

Counter-terror police are also investigating attempted arson attacks on a Persian language media organisation and a synagogue in Finchley, as well as ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity set alight in Golders Green last month.

It also follows claims made by a group linked to Iran that drones were used to drop radioactive material on the Israeli embassy in Kensington on Thursday night.

Scotland Yard said the embassy was not attacked but objects found near the Israeli embassy in London are being examined by police, with officers in protective clothes seen in the area.

The investigation into the incident is being led by Counter Terrorism Policing London, supported by officers from the North West Command Area.

It is not being treated as a terrorist incident and officers are keeping an open mind about the motive behind the attack, the Met said.

Commander Helen Flanagan, of Counter Terrorism Policing London, said: “At this stage last night’s arson is not being linked to other incidents in the North West London area over the last week or last month’s arson in Golders Green but Counter Terrorism officers are leading due to the similarities of each attack.

“I would ask that anyone with information or footage that could help our investigation gets in touch with police as soon as possible.

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“We will be relentless in our pursuit of those responsible for this and other, similar, hateful acts against London’s communities.”

Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams, who leads policing in the area, said: “Since the incident in Golders Green last month we have spoken extensively to community leaders. I understand and appreciate their concerns, and I know this latest incident will add to fears in the community.

“Local officers are working closely with Counter Terrorism Policing to support the investigation.

“The community can expect to see a heightened police presence in the area. Since last month’s attack in Golders Green, we have stepped up police patrols and vigilance to reassure communities and disrupt offenders.

“This includes armed police patrols as well as deployments of officers from Project Servator, who are specially trained to spot anyone who may be planning or preparing to commit criminal acts.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting CAD 8987/17APRIL, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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