Jewish-owned shop in arson attack, police say
GoogleA fire at a Jewish-owned shop is being treated as religiously aggravated, police have said.
Officers were called to reports that a fire door had been set alight and graffiti had been left on a building in Lower High Street, Watford, on Sunday between 16:15 BST and 16:20.
Hertfordshire Police said it was keen to trace a group of young men in the area at the time. The force believed it was an isolated incident and not linked to arson attacks on the Jewish community in London.
Det Supt Mark Clawson said: "Firstly, I would like to make it clear that we do not tolerate hate crime in our communities in Hertfordshire. I am keen to hear from any witnesses or anyone with information."
He added: "In particular, I am especially keen to trace a group of young males who were seen in the area around the time of the incident.
"If you were one of these people, or think you know who they may be, please get in touch."
The force has urged anyone with relevant mobile phone, dashcam or doorbell footage to contact them.
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