Imitation pistol allegedly pointed at synagogue

Two men have been arrested after an imitation pistol was allegedly pointed at a synagogue in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

Police were called to the place of worship on Kiaora Road in Double Bay at 12.10pm on Saturday.

Officers tracked a Toyota SUV to Kings Cross and cornered the car.

Police searched the vehicle and found an imitation pistol, which they took for forensic examination.

More than a dozen police were present as the men were arrested at the scene.

A 22-year-old and a 25-year-old were taken to a nearby police station for questioning.

Police were taking statements from people who were outside the synagogue at the time.