A suspected arson in east London is being investigated as a possible anti-Semitic hate crime, police have said.
The Metropolitan Police said a man in his 60s who was arrested near the scene made threatening and “allegedly anti-Semitic” comments when detained. It is believed the fire was started deliberately, officers said.
The force responded to reports of a fire at an address in Newick Road, Hackney, at about 12.45pm on Wednesday.
House fire in Hackney today https://t.co/YOQswKH4fR pic.twitter.com/fkOLa1Yzn2
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