Arrest Made in Connection with Fires Linked to UK Prime Minister

Arrest Made in Connection with Fires Linked to UK Prime Minister

A 21-year-old man is being held by the Metropolitan Police on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life, following three fires that broke out at homes associated with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Timeline of Events

  • Arrest: The suspect was detained early Tuesday morning.
  • Fires Reported: Three fires were reported in London over the weekend and on Monday night.

Details of the Incidents

  • Islington Fire:

    • A small fire occurred at a house converted into flats in Islington, north London, on Sunday evening.
    • Firefighters assisted a person out of the building using breathing apparatuses.
  • Kentish Town Fire:

    • Another blaze took place at Sir Keir’s private home in Kentish Town late Monday night.
    • According to the London Fire Brigade (LFB), "Everyone inside had escaped safely without injury or smoke inhalation."
    • Minor damage was reported to the entrance of Sir Keir’s home.

Additional Information

  • Previous Incident: Just days prior, a car fire was reported near Sir Keir’s home. The vehicle caught fire around 2:55 AM local time on Thursday outside his flat block, as per LFB reports.

No injuries were reported in any of the incidents, and emergency services responded promptly to each situation.

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