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Police get more time to question man over fires at homes linked to PM

Police get more time to question man over fires at homes linked to PM

Summary

Police have additional time to question a 26-year-old man about fires at places connected to Sir Keir Starmer. These include a vehicle fire, a fire at Starmer's private home, and a fire at another address where he used to live. Another suspect, Roman Lavrynovych, is already in custody facing charges of arson.

Key Facts

  • A 26-year-old man was arrested at London Luton Airport on suspicion of planning to commit arson.
  • He is linked to three fire incidents in north-west London.
  • Police received a warrant allowing them to keep the man for questioning for an extra 36 hours.
  • Roman Lavrynovych, a 21-year-old builder, is also accused of arson and is in custody.
  • The investigation involves the Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Command.
  • Emergency services previously responded to fires at locations connected to Sir Keir Starmer.
  • No injuries were reported from the fires.

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