Starmer arson attacks accused did not intend to endanger life, court hears
Summary
A 22-year-old Ukrainian man named Roman Lavrynovych is on trial for setting fires to properties linked to UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. He said he did not want to harm anyone and was forced to commit the acts by threats from a Russian-speaking person online.Key Facts
- Roman Lavrynovych, 22, is accused of arson attacks on Sir Keir Starmer's properties and car.
- He was allegedly recruited and threatened by a Russian-speaking Telegram user called "El Money."
- Lavrynovych said he needed money for his father’s medical care in Ukraine.
- Three men, including Lavrynovych, face charges of conspiring to damage property by fire in April-May 2025.
- Lavrynovych claimed he believed no one was at the properties when setting fires.
- The fires involved a Toyota car and two buildings connected to Sir Keir Starmer.
- Lavrynovych described receiving messages in Russian and Ukrainian from multiple people using the "El Money" account.
- During one fire, the defendant’s sister-in-law and her family were at home when their house was attacked.
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