Fire in Australian synagogue apparently intentionally, report the police

Fire in Australian synagogue apparently intentionally, report the police

in Melbourne, Australia, fight firefighters on Friday against a fire in a synagogue that was apparently deliberately laid. The authorities assume an intentional arson attack.

Details on the arson attack

In the fire, which broke out locally around 4 a.m., no people were injured, but the Adass Israel Synagogue suffered significant damage to property. The Victoria police are currently investigating the incident.

claims and statements by the authorities

"We believe that it was on purpose. We believe that it was a targeted attack," Chris Murray, detective inspector of the fire and explosive investigation, told the media. "We have not known the motif so far." According to the police, a witness reported that two hooded men spread an accelerator inside the building.

reactions to crime

In an interview with ABC Radio Melbourne, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed that the police check the surveillance camera recordings and that there were two people of interest. He added that it is "horrific to wake up from this message that should unanimously condemn all Australians. This is an outrage. Violence, intimidation and destruction in a place of worship should never experience in Australia."

anti -Semitism as the cause

Albanese also emphasized: "An attack on a synagogue is by definition an act of anti -Semitism."

current state of the investigation

This story continues to develop and we will provide the latest information as soon as you are available.