A Ukrainian nationwide has been remanded in custody following fires at two properties and a automotive linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
Roman Lavrynovych appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Courtroom after being charged with three counts of arson with intent to hazard life.
The 21-year-old lives within the southeast London suburb of Sydenham.
Officers from the Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command led the investigation due to the connections to the prime minister.
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A forensics officer exterior the home in Kentish City
Emergency companies had been referred to as to a fireplace within the early hours of Monday at a home in Kentish City, north London, the place Sir Keir lived along with his household earlier than the election.
Harm was brought about to the property’s entrance, however no one was damage.
A automotive was additionally set alight in the identical avenue final Thursday.
There was one other blaze on the entrance door of a home transformed into flats in Islington, additionally linked to the prime minister, on Sunday.
One particular person was taken to security by way of an inner staircase by crews sporting respiratory equipment.
The pinnacle of the Crown Prosecution Service counter terrorism division, Bethan David, stated: “The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against this defendant are now active and that he has the right to a fair trial.”
