A 38-year-old man was arrested after an attempted arson attack targeted a synagogue in Westmount shortly after midnight on Friday.
According to Montreal Police (SPVM), officers responded to a 911 call at approximately 12:15 a.m. regarding the incident on Sherbrooke Street near Wood Ave. Upon arrival, police and Westmount public safety officers quickly located and arrested a suspect a short distance from the place of worship.
Investigators allege the suspect smashed a window before attempting to ignite a fire inside the synagogue. Firefighters were called to the scene and successfully extinguished the flames before significant damage could occur.
Police reported that incendiary materials were recovered at the scene. No injuries were reported, and damage to the building has been described as minor.
The suspect is expected to be interviewed by investigators, while the case has been transferred to the SPVM’s arson squad for further investigation.
