Arrest at Luton Airport linked to Starmer arson incidents
The British police have arrested a second person in connection with the arson of two properties and a car associated with Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
What you need to know
- On the night of Sunday to Monday, there was a fire at the home of UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer in North London.
- Arrest at Luton Airport: A 26-year-old man was detained by British police at Luton Airport on suspicion of arson with the intent to endanger life.
- Previous arrest: Earlier, on Tuesday, a 21-year-old Ukrainian was arrested on suspicion of arson at the Prime Minister's residence.
The British police reported the arrest of a second person in connection with the arson of two properties and a car associated with Prime Minister Keir Starmer - as reported by Sky News.
The 26-year-old was apprehended at Luton Airport in North London. He is suspected of arson with the intent to endanger another person's life. The arrest was made by anti-terrorism services.
London: Investigation into the arson attacks
Earlier on Tuesday, London police reported the arrest of a 21-year-old man suspected of arson at a house belonging to the UK's Prime Minister. The detainee is a 21-year-old Ukrainian.
The fire, which broke out on the night of Sunday to Monday in the Camden district of North London, damaged the door of a property valued at approximately $3.3 million CAD belonging to the Prime Minister. Fortunately, no one was injured.
The anti-terrorism division of the London police is also investigating "two incidents" involving a burning car and other property.