Event Brief
German police probe arson attempt at Wuppertal synagogue
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 18, 2026 at 12:09 PM ET
Summary: German prosecutors say a 37-year-old Afghan citizen was detained shortly after allegedly trying to set fire to the synagogue in Wuppertal. They add that he made antisemitic comments to arresting officers and that knives were found in his apartment.
WHO: German prosecutors
WHAT: Police detained a man suspected of attempting to set fire to a synagogue in Wuppertal; prosecutors say he made antisemitic comments and knives were found at his apartment.
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Wuppertal, Germany
WHY: The detention followed an alleged attempt to set fire to the synagogue, with antisemitic comments made during arrest.
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