Man accused of Starmer arson attacks did not know he was PM, court hears
Summary
A Ukrainian man, Roman Lavrynovych, is accused of setting fires to properties linked to UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer but says he did not know Starmer was prime minister and had no grudge against him. Lavrynovych and two others deny charges of conspiracy to damage property by fire between April and May 2025.Key Facts
- Roman Lavrynovych, 22, and two other men are charged with arson attacks on locations related to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
- Lavrynovych said in police interviews he did not know who the current UK prime minister was and had no interest in UK politics.
- The accused are alleged to have been recruited online by someone using the name "El Money" who promised payment.
- Fires occurred on 8, 11, and 12 May 2025 at two properties and a car linked to Starmer.
- Lavrynovych denied committing the arson and claimed he was threatened and coerced by "El Money."
- He said he trusted his online contact and was promised money but never paid.
- Police linked Lavrynovych’s phone data to the fire locations, though he maintained he was not involved.
- The men face charges of conspiring to damage property by fire and reckless endangerment of life.
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