UK investigates possible Russian involvement in Starmer arson attacks
- British counter-terror police investigate three arson attacks in early May targeting properties connected to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in north London.
- The incidents involved fires at the residence of Keir Starmer’s family, a previous apartment he possessed, and a vehicle once belonging to him, resulting in charges against three men as investigations continue into potential Russian connections.
- Two Ukrainian nationals and one Romanian of Ukrainian origin have been formally accused of plotting to set fires in a way that could put lives at risk, and they remain detained pending a court appearance scheduled for June 6.
- Prosecutor Sarah Przybylska described the conspiracy as "unexplained," while UK intelligence warns Russia aims to create disruption without necessarily causing serious harm.
- The investigation continues with an open mind about motives, as officials warn Russian involvement could escalate tensions and the Prime Minister calls the attacks an assault on democracy.
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UK probes possible Russian involvement in arson attacks targeting PM Starmer, FT reports
British security officials are investigating potential Russian involvement in a series of arson attacks on properties linked to U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the Financial Times reported on May 23, citing senior U.K. government sources.Three separate incidents occurred earlier this month, targeting Starmer's family home in Kentish Town, north London, a car, and a former residence. Two Ukrainian nationals, Roman Lavrynovych and Petro Pochynok…
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