Third Man Arrested After Arson Attack on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Home

UK police arrest third man in arson case targeting Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s London home and linked properties.

UK police arrested a third man linked to a fire at Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s London home.

 

London, England — A third suspect has been arrested in connection with arson attacks in North London, including one targeting the home of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

 

The 34-year-old man was detained on Monday morning in the Chelsea area of southwest London. Authorities say he is suspected of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life. London’s Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrest in a public statement.

 

This follows the earlier arrests of Roman Lavrynovych, a 21-year-old Ukrainian national, and a 26-year-old man whose identity has not been made public. Lavrynovych has already been charged with three counts of arson with intent to endanger life. All three incidents occurred last week and are believed to be linked.

 

One of the fires broke out at a property in Kentish Town, North London, where Starmer lived with his wife and children before moving into 10 Downing Street in July 2024. The house, which Starmer still owns, suffered damage at the entrance. No injuries were reported.

 

Additional fires occurred outside an apartment building in Islington and involved a Toyota RAV4 vehicle in Kentish Town. Both locations and the vehicle are linked to Starmer, as confirmed during a court hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday.

 

Given the prime minister’s involvement, the case is being handled by counter-terrorism officers. Police continue to investigate the possibility of political motivations behind the coordinated attacks.

 

Prime Minister Starmer has condemned the incidents, describing them as “an attack on all of us, on our democracy and the values we stand for.” Security around his personal and official residences has reportedly been increased.

 

Investigators have urged the public to come forward with any relevant information as they build a broader picture of the case and any potential network behind the attacks.