Man arrested over arson attacks after fire at Sir Keir Starmer's house
- A 21-year-old man was taken into custody on May 13 in London on suspicion of setting fire to several locations connected to Sir Keir Starmer.
- The arrest followed investigations into three fires occurring within days, including a vehicle fire on May 8 and two house fires in north London.
- One fire damaged the entrance of a Kentish Town home Starmer previously lived in, another affected a front door in nearby Islington, and the vehicle fire was on the same street.
- Counter-Terrorism units are leading the investigation as police explore possible connections between the fires, while Robert Jenrick, the Shadow Justice Secretary, emphasized the importance of safeguarding the residences of public officials.
- No injuries occurred, and the investigation highlights concerns over threats to public officials and the need for civility in political debate.
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KINGDOM ON FIRE: Series of Arson Attacks Targeted PM Starmer’s Former Flat, His Family Home and a Car That He Used To Own - Suspect in Custody
If we had any doubts about the fact that a series of arson attacks is targeting places and property associated with UK Labour leader and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, now there’s not much room for that, after the disclosure that, besides his house in North London, an apartment where he used to live and a car formerly owned by him were ALSO hit by fire incidents.
Keir Starmer House Fire: Man Arrested Over Fire at UK Prime Minister’s Private House in London | 🌎 LatestLY
British police said Tuesday that they have arrested a man on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life over a fire at the London house where UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer lived before he was elected to lead the country. 🌎 Keir Starmer House Fire: Man Arrested Over Fire at UK Prime Minister’s Private House in London.
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