NewsArrest at Luton Airport linked to Starmer arson incidents

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.

Location of the arson
Location of the arson
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Aleksandra Wieczorek

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.

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