Synagogue on Montreal’s West Island targeted by alleged arson attack [Video]

A synagogue on Montreal’s West Island was the target of an alleged arson attack early Wednesday morning.

Montreal police (SPVM) received a 911 call just before 3 a.m. about the fire on Westpark Street near Roger Pilon Street.

The area comprises the Congregation Beth Tikvah, the Hebrew Foundation School and the Federation CJA’s West Island office, which also had a brick thrown through its window.

Police say it’s unclear whether the two incidents occured at the same time.

“Firefighters extinguished the blaze,” said Véronique Dubuc, a spokesperson with Montreal police. “They found at least one incendiary device.”

She says witnesses told police they saw at least one suspect in the area prior to the fire.

“Damage is minor,” she notes. “There was a smashed window and a door was broken.”

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There were no reported injuries, …