Second person charged over failed alleged arson attack on Newtown Synagogue

A second man has been charged over an alleged attempted arson on a synagogue in Sydney's Inner West last month.

Two people allegedly spray-painted offensive graffiti, appearing to be swastikas, on the building and fence on Georgina Street in Newtown about 7.30am on January 11.

They also allegedly attempted to set the place on fire.

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A 37-year-old man was arrested outside of a pub on Pyrmont Street in Darling Harbour at 1pm yesterday in relation to the incident.

Officers tasered him during the arrest.

He was taken to hospital for medical assessment before being taken to Day Street Police Station where he was charged today with property destruction, destroying property with fire and knowingly displaying a nazi symbol.

He has been refused bail and will appear at Parramatta Local Court tomorrow.

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Another man, 33, was also arrested in relation to the incident after a search warrant of a property on Pyrmont Bridge Road in Camperdown on Tuesday.

He was charged with property damage offences, possessing suspected stolen goods, and cultivating an illegal plant and remains before the court.