Summary
A third man has been charged in connection with fires at properties tied to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Petro Pochynok, along with two other men, faces charges related to intentionally setting fires that could endanger lives. The incidents are part of a larger investigation led by the Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Command.
Key Facts
- Petro Pochynok, a 34-year-old Ukrainian national from north London, has been charged with conspiracy to commit arson.
- Two other men, Roman Lavrynovych and Stanislav Carpiuc, are also facing similar charges.
- The charges relate to three fires: a vehicle in Kentish Town, the prime minister's private home, and a previous residence in north-west London.
- Pochynok was arrested in Chelsea and is accused of planning arson with Lavrynovych, Carpiuc, and others.
- Stanislav Carpiuc holds Romanian nationality but was born in Ukraine.
- Roman Lavrynovych has been charged with three counts of arson and has denied the charges during police questioning.
- All three men are in custody and will appear in court at the Old Bailey on 6 June.
- The police are treating the incidents seriously because they involve a high-profile public figure.
