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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Man charged in fires targeting UK prime minister's properties held in custody

Britain Starmer Fire - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

A Ukrainian man charged with setting fire to the personal home of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, along with another property and car linked to him, was held in custody Friday after facing three counts of arson in court.

Roman Lavrynovych, 21, is accused of setting fire to Starmer’s house, a building where the prime minister once lived and a small SUV he had owned. He is charged with three counts of arson with intent to endanger life.

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