Australia police search for suspect in arson attack on Melbourne synagogue


Fire crew members and police officers work the scene of a fire at Adass Israel Synagogue in the suburb of Ripponlea, Melbourne, Australia, on Friday, December 6, 2024. - Photo: AP file

SYDNEY: Australian police said late on Friday (July 4) they were looking for a man suspected of deliberately starting a fire at a Melbourne synagogue filled with worshippers.

The fire at the synagogue in the east of Victoria's state capital was sparked on Friday night, police said in a statement. Firefighters extinguished the blaze at the entrance and there were no injuries.

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