Ukrainian man charged over fires at properties and car linked to Sir Keir Starmer
- Roman Lavrynovych, a 21-year-old Ukrainian man, faces three arson charges connected to fires at two homes and a car associated with Sir Keir Starmer in north London.
- The charges follow a series of fires, including a car set alight on May 8 in Kentish Town, and blazes at residential addresses in Islington and Kentish Town on May 11 and 12.
- Emergency services responded to the fires, which caused damage mainly to the front entrances but did not result in any injuries, while police investigated with support from the Metropolitan Police Service's Counter Terrorism Command.
- Bethan David, who leads the Counter Terrorism Division at the Crown Prosecution Service, confirmed that charges were approved following a review of evidence from the Metropolitan Police Service’s Counter Terrorism Command, while highlighting the need to avoid any actions that might influence the legal process.
- Roman Lavrynovych is scheduled to appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court on May 16, with the Crown Prosecution Service emphasizing that he is entitled to a fair trial as legal proceedings move forward.
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