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Two More Arrested in Alleged Jewish Site Arson Plot in Watford

Two more men were arrested in Watford over an alleged arson plot targeting a Jewish community site. Nine arrests have been made in total, with seven released on bail. The investigation continues as police seek further suspects.

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Additional Arrests in Alleged Jewish Site Arson Investigation

Counter-terrorism police have arrested two more individuals in connection with an alleged plan to commit arson at an unspecified site linked to the Jewish community. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that a 19-year-old man and a 26-year-old man were detained in Watford on Tuesday and remain in police custody.

In total, nine people have been arrested over the past three days as part of the ongoing investigation. The other seven individuals have been released on strict bail conditions, according to the Metropolitan Police.

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Official Statement from Counter Terrorism Policing

Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans, who serves as the senior national co-ordinator of Counter Terrorism Policing, provided a statement regarding the arrests:

"We are continuing to identify and arrest suspects who we believe were involved, or planning, the recent arson attacks in north-west London."

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