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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Peter Walker Senior political correspondent

Police given another 36 hours to question Starmer arson suspect

A forensics officer with a dog on a street
A forensics officer with a dog gathers evidence on Monday after a fire at the prime minister’s rented-out north London home. Photograph: James Manning/PA

Police have been given another 36 hours to question a man arrested in connection with suspected arson attacks on properties in London linked to Keir Starmer.

The 21-year-old was arrested early on Tuesday at an address in Sydenham, south London, on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life. Police can now hold him until Friday morning.

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