Why this matters:A pattern of arson attempts targeting community and religious sites has heightened safety concerns in parts of north-west London. Date: 18 April 2026 Tags: Crime, London, Policing, Security Summary: Counter-terrorism officers are investigating an arson attempt at a business in Hendon, north-west London. A man was seen placing a plastic bag with three bottles of fluid near a row of shops before fleeing. The bottles did not fully ignite, causing only minor dama