Police are investigating a series of suspected arson attacks related to Prime Minister Sir Kyle Starmer in northwest London.
Three incidents – a vehicle fire that occurred in NW5 on May 8, a fire broke out at a real estate entrance in N7 on May 11, and a fire broke out at the NW5 address on May 12 – deemed suspicious, Metropolitan police confirmed that the inquiry is still in progress.
On Monday, at 1.35 a.m., the London Fire Department warned police about reports of a fire at the residential address.
It is understood that the property in Kent town belongs to the Prime Minister, who currently lives with his family at 10 Downing Street, which is reportedly a four-bedroom home.
Metropolitans say it is a precautionary measure, and officials from its Counter-Terrorism Command are leading the investigation due to the property’s links to high-profile figures.
This is the knowledge of the “arson attack” in north London so far.
What happened to the suspected arson attack?
Emergency services were asked to report a fire at the entrance of two homes in north London.
Shortly after 3 a.m. Sunday, LFB was summoned to the small fire on the front door of the house and transformed into an apartment in Islington.
The London Fire Brigade said a firefighter wearing a respirator assisted with safety through the internal staircase.
The fire was brought under control at 4 a.m.
Less than 24 hours later, at 1.35 a.m. on Monday, the LFB warned police officers about a fire at Sir Keir Starmer’s private residence in Kent town.
Damage was caused to the property’s entrance, but no one was injured.
Emergency services were asked to report a fire at the entrance of two homes in north London.
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It is understood that Sir Kyle owns the house, which was rented out, but he lives with his family at the official residence of Prime Minister 10 Downing Street.
Officials are also investigating a small care fire that occurred on the same street as Sir Keir Starmer’s Kentish Town Property before 3 a.m. last Thursday.
Police cordons and officials and London Fire Department investigators can be seen outside the Kent town property on Monday.
Meet the police confirmed today that a 21-year-old man was arrested for a series of arson attacks. He is still in custody.
“At present, all three fires are considered suspicious and the inquiry is still underway,” they said.
What is the reaction to fire?
Residents reported hearing a “loud explosion” in the early hours of Monday morning.
A next door neighbor who doesn’t want to be named Tell the Sun: “It’s a loud bang, it sounds like the glass is broken. It’s terrible.”
Another resident who asked not to be named said she was awakened by the explosion around 2 a.m.
“I woke up loudly in the early morning,” the 58-year-old tech worker told the publication.
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“I looked out the window and saw the flashing lights and heard the sirens.
“There are a lot of forensics all day. It seems they take it very seriously.”
“It is important that the Prime Minister and anyone in public life have their own family and their homes are protected,” Shadow Attorney General Robert Jenrick told Sky News on Tuesday.
“We have strong political divisions, but I want to make sure that anyone who chooses to enter public life is properly protected and that we are civilized in the debate.
“Absolutely wrong, shameful, anyone takes our actions against the Prime Minister’s home.”
What did the Prime Minister say?
Sir Keir no longer lives in the house, he lives in the Prime Minister’s official residence at 10 Downing Street, and he thanks for the emergency services after the fire.
A spokesman for the prime minister said Sir Kyle was “thanks to the emergency services for their work” but added that he “cannot comment on the ongoing investigation”.
Sir Keir Starmer thanks Emergency Services for responding to the fire on his property
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The house that Sir Kyle and his wife Victoria purchased in 2004 were formerly targeted by protesters.
Last year, three people were found guilty of public order crimes following a pro-Palestine demonstration outside the property.
