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Afghan Man Arrested for Synagogue Arson Attempt in Wuppertal

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 11:43 PM UTC · How we work

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Police arrested a 37-year-old Afghan man for attempting to set fire to a Wuppertal synagogue.
He poured flammable liquid on the stairwell and doorway and ignited it, claiming antisemitic motives.
Staff quickly extinguished the blaze, causing no injuries and only minimal damage.
Around 30 people gathered in solidarity and President Josef Schuster condemned the attack before Yom Kippur.
He is scheduled to appear before a judge at a Friday arraignment.

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Police arrested a 37-year-old Afghan man for attempting to set fire to a Wuppertal synagogue.
He poured flammable liquid on the stairwell and doorway and ignited it, claiming antisemitic motives.
Staff quickly extinguished the blaze, causing no injuries and only minimal damage.
Around 30 people gathered in solidarity and President Josef Schuster condemned the attack before Yom Kippur.
He is scheduled to appear before a judge at a Friday arraignment.