Man tasered, arrested over alleged arson attempt at Newtown Synagogue

A second man has been arrested for allegedly trying to set a synagogue alight in Sydney's Inner West.

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.

READ MORE: Trump shares contents of 'very nice' letter left behind by Biden

Police stormed two addresses on Pyrmont Bridge Road in Camperdown on Tuesday and arrested 33-year-old Adam Moule.

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

READ MORE: Baited hook tips off rangers to deliberate attempt to kill 'dangerous' croc

Today, police made their second arrest at a hotel on Pyrmont Bridge Road in Pyrmont.

Officers were forced to taser the 37-year-old man, who was assessed by paramedics before being taken to Day Street Police Station.

He is yet to be charged.

READ MORE: Government takes on $50m debt from Rex to keep airline flying

Investigations are continuing.

It is the 10th arrest under Strike Force Pearl, which was set up by counter-terror and special tactics officers in December to investigate hate crimes, focusing on antisemitic attacks, across Sydney.

The nine accused, aged between 19 and 40, remain before the courts.

DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP: Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone. Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.