Police believe these 2 individuals spray painted graffiti on the fence and building, while also attempting to light a fire at the Newtown Synagogue in Sydney, Australia, at 4:25 a.m. on Jan. 11, 2025. NSW Police
New South Wales (NSW) Police have charged a man for allegedly attempting to set the Newtown synagogue on fire in early January.
The man is the ninth person charged under Strike Force Pearl, a police operation established in December to investigate hate crimes with an anti-Semitic focus in Sydney.
Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
