Summary
A 21-year-old man, Roman Lavrynovych, has been charged with arson following fires at two homes and a car connected to the UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer. The Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Command is investigating the incidents due to their connection to a high-profile individual.
Key Facts
- Roman Lavrynovych, a Ukrainian national, is charged with three counts of arson meant to endanger life.
- The incidents happened over four days and involved a vehicle and two properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer.
- Lavrynovych was arrested in Sydenham, south-east London, early on Tuesday.
- He is scheduled to appear in court at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday.
- The fires occurred at a car in Kentish Town, north London, a private home on the same street, and a former residence of Starmer in north-west London.
- The Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Command is handling the investigation because of the link to a prominent figure.
- The fires were reported by the London Fire Brigade, and the incidents did not cause any injuries.
