SYDNEY - Australian police have charged a man in connection with an alleged arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue with worshippers in the building, the latest in a series of incidents targeting the nation's Jewish community.

Angelo Loras, 34, of Sydney, who describes himself as Iranian, suspected of starting fire at entrance to East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation building while 20 people were inside

A man was charged in connection with an antisemitic arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue, marking an escalation of violence in the city. Authorities are examining links between this incident and other antisemitic acts,