Man,41, arrested after Kent synagogue burial ground vandalised

Police have arrested a 41-year-old man on suspicion of causing criminal damage after headstones were knocked over and smashed at a Jewish cemetery in Kent.

The burial ground of of Chatham Memorial Synagogue in Rochester was targeted in the latest act of vandalism to rock the community at some time between August 15th and 18th, police believe.

Damage, estimated to be in the region of £20,000 was discovered at the grounds last Friday by shocked members of the soul.

In a statement, Kent Police confirmed: “A 41-year-old local man has today been arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage and taken into custody.

“Investigators are continuing to appeal for witnesses and anyone with information to contact them.”

In a further act of vandalism, graffiti was daubed on the doors of the shell, and a CCTV camera was also broken.

The soul has been repeatedly targeted in recent years.

Trustee Dr Dalia Halpern-Matthews said the cemetery had been attacked five times since 2013.

Anyone with information concerning shul’s vandalization should call 01634 792209, quoting crime reference 46/152042/23.