Summary
A third person has been arrested in connection with fires at locations linked to Sir Keir Starmer. The police are investigating three incidents, and specific charges have been filed against one individual, Roman Lavrynovych.
Key Facts
- The third arrest involves a 34-year-old man in Chelsea, London, suspected of planning arson to endanger life.
- This follows the arrest of a 26-year-old man at Luton Airport on the same suspicion.
- Three separate fires occurred: a car fire in Kentish Town, a fire at Starmer’s former home on the same street, and another fire at a previous address in Islington.
- Roman Lavrynovych, a 21-year-old Ukrainian national, has been charged with three counts of arson.
- Lavrynovych attended court but did not enter a plea and is being held until his next hearing.
- The investigation is led by the Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Command due to the involvement of a high-profile figure like Starmer.
- The damage from the fires was contained to property entrances, and no injuries were reported.
