Man arrested after fire at UK PM Keir Starmer’s home in London

UK PM Keir Starmer (File photograph)

A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to hazard life following a fire at a property linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, native media reported. The fire occurred early on Monday at Starmer’s former household home in Kentish Town, north London, which he nonetheless owns. Starmer moved into the official Prime Minister’s residence in Downing Street after Labour’s election victory final yr.The Metropolitan Police had been alerted by the London Fire Brigade at 1:35 am. The fire, which induced injury to the property’s entrance, was rapidly contained by firefighters and no accidents had been reported. Police have cordoned off the world whereas investigations proceed.Starmer’s spokesperson expressed gratitude to the emergency providers for his or her response, including that the incident continues to be beneath investigation and no additional feedback could be made.