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Ukrainian Man Charged and Remanded Over Fires Linked to UK PM Keir Starmer

Roman Lavrynovych faces three counts of arson with intent to endanger life following targeted incidents at properties and a vehicle connected to the Prime Minister.

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A police officer stands on duty whilst people enter Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer's private home, after it was damaged by fire in a suspected arson attack in north London, Britain, May 13, 2025. REUTERS/Toby Melville
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Overview

  • Roman Lavrynovych, a 21-year-old Ukrainian national, has been charged with three counts of arson with intent to endanger life.
  • The charges relate to fires at two north London properties and a vehicle, all linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, between May 8 and May 12.
  • Lavrynovych appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on May 16 and has been remanded in custody ahead of a plea hearing at the Old Bailey on June 6.
  • The Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Command led the investigation due to the connection to a high-profile public figure, though the motive remains unexplained.
  • No injuries were reported in the incidents, though the fires caused property damage, prompting condemnation from political leaders as an attack on democratic values.