US EditionMan arrested over arson attacks after fire at Sir Keir Starmer's house
- A 21-year-old man was taken into custody early on May 13 on suspicion of deliberately setting fires to buildings associated with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in north London.
- Police began their investigation after three fires occurred within days, including a vehicle fire on May 8 and door blazes at two homes once owned or linked to Starmer.
- Emergency services contained the fires at a Kentish Town house formerly owned by Starmer and a converted flats property in Islington, with nobody harmed and damage mainly to entrances.
- The Metropolitan Police and counter-terrorism officers lead the inquiry, noting all three fires are suspicious and are assessing possible links while keeping an open mind.
- The arrest signals serious concern over threats to public figures’ safety, prompting calls for protection of Starmer and others in office amid robust political disagreement.
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Moment flames engulf car outside Keir’s home as man arrested over ‘arson’
SHOCKING pictures show the moment flames engulfed a car near Keir Starmer’s home with police arresting a man over alleged arson attacks. Counter-terror cops have been investigating the blaze which engulfed a vehicle yards from the PM’s £2million North London townhouse. Supplied: Linda PerryA car set on fire near Keir Starmer’s house[/caption] A firefighter putting out the fireSupplied: Linda Perry The flames were eventually extinguishedSupplied:…
UK police arrest man for arson after fire at PM Starmer’s house
British police said on Tuesday they had arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of arson after counter-terrorism officers launched an investigation into three fires, including one at Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s private home.
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