According to reliable sources, a third individual was apprehended this Monday for his alleged involvement in a series of arsons that targeted property associated with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The suspect, a 34-year-old male, was taken into custody in Chelsea, west London. Metropolitan Police have not disclosed his name, but he stands accused of suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life.
Reports indicate that another man, aged 26, was arrested on a similar charge just two days prior. This follows the court appearance of a Ukrainian national, Roman Lavrynovych, on charges of igniting fires at Starmer’s home, a property where Starmer once resided, and a small SUV that he previously owned.
The police have released few specifics about the nationality of the second and third suspects. The fires, which took place over three nights between May 8 and May 12 in north London, resulted in no reported injuries.
Lavrynovych, aged 21, made no plea during his hearing in Westminster Magistrates’ Court on three counts of arson with an intent to endanger life. A prosecutor noted that Lavrynovych denied setting the fires, and no explanation for the alleged crimes has been given.
Prime Minister Starmer and his family had relocated to the official Downing Street residence subsequent to his election in July. This development follows earlier reports that have raised important questions about the safety and security of public figures.