Man, 21, arrested over arson attacks after fire at Sir Keir Starmer’s home
Arrest after alleged arson attacks at two properties linked to PM
- A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with fires at two properties linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
- The fires occurred at the doors of two homes in north London within 24 hours, one of which is a former residence of Sir Keir. He is understood to still own the home.
- Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation due to the connection to a high-profile figure, but the precise motive remains unclear.
- The investigation also includes a car fire on May 8 in the same street as one of the affected properties.
- Officials are treating all three fires as suspicious.