Montreal kosher bakery torched in second suspected arson attack within 48 hours
The Times of Israel · Emma Paidra ·
No injuries reported; Montreal police say there is no evidence of antisemitic motive, assign hate crimes and arson units to investigate; owner laments 'complete destruction,' says 'there is nothing to rebuild'
No injuries reported; Montreal police say there is no evidence of antisemitic motive, assign hate crimes and arson units to investigate; owner laments ‘complete destruction,’ says ‘there is nothing to rebuild’
JTA — A Montreal kosher bakery burnt down following a suspected arson attack on Wednesday morning. This incident was the second of two alleged arson attempts directed at the Jewish-owned bakery, Mimimelon, within 48 hours. In both cases, the bakery was empty and no injuries were reported.
The Montreal police said there is no evidence yet that the incident was motivated by antisemitism. However, the hate crimes and arson units have been assigned to investigate the case, given the bakery’s ties to the Jewish community.
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