UK police arrest man for arson at PM Starmer's home

UK police arrest man for arson at PM Starmer's home

British police announced on Tuesday that they had arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of arson. This came as part of an investigation into three fires, including one at the private home of Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Details of the fire in North London

Police were called early on Monday morning to a fire at a property in Kentish Town, north London, the area Starmer represents in Parliament. Although no one was injured, there was significant damage to the entrance to the property.

Arrest and investigation

The suspect was arrested early Tuesday night on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life in connection with the fire and two other incidents. Police said he remains in custody.

connection with further incidents

Investigators are investigating whether a fire at the entrance to a property in the nearby Islington area on Sunday and a vehicle fire in Kentish Town on Thursday are linked to Monday's incident. A BBC report suggested that the Islington property was also linked to the Prime Minister.

Keir Starmer's living situation

Keir Starmer previously lived in the terraced house on a side street with his wife and two children before moving to Number 10, Downing Street when he became prime minister in July last year.

The role of the police and gratitude for the effort

The investigation is being led by the Metropolitan Police London's Counter-Terrorism Unit as the property is linked to a prominent public figure. A spokesman for Starmer thanked the emergency services for their quick and effective work on Monday.