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German police probe arson attack on Wuppertal synagogue

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German police are investigating an arson attack on a synagogue in Wuppertal after a 37-year-old Afghan citizen was detained shortly after the incident. According to prosecutors, the suspect made antisemitic comments to arresting officers following the attempt to set fire to the building.

Authorities subsequently discovered knives in the suspect's apartment during the course of their investigation. The probe into the arson attack highlights ongoing security concerns regarding Jewish institutions and the rise of antisemitic incidents in the region.

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