Ukrainian man denies role in Starmer arson plot, court hears
Summary
A Ukrainian man named Petro Pochynok denies involvement in a plan to set fire to a car connected to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. He says he was only helping a friend carry luggage and did not agree to take part in any crime.Key Facts
- Petro Pochynok, 35, is on trial with two others for allegedly setting fires linked to Sir Keir Starmer in May 2025.
- Pochynok says he helped a friend with "heavy suitcases" but found out later the plan was to set a car on fire.
- The car set on fire was previously owned by Sir Keir Starmer.
- Pochynok claims he did not agree to or participate in starting the fire and filmed it on a phone before leaving.
- Another accused man, Roman Lavrynovych, said he was recruited online by someone called "El Money" to commit the arson for money.
- Fires were also started in two locations connected to Sir Keir Starmer days after the car fire.
- Pochynok expressed support for Ukraine and said he would not help Russia in causing problems in the UK.
- Pochynok’s father recently died and was a soldier fighting in Ukraine.
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