Keir Starmer Fires: Fourth Arrest Made | UK News
- A 48-year-old man was taken into custody Monday at Stansted Airport in Essex, marking the fourth arrest in connection to suspected arson attacks targeting properties adn a vehicle...
- The Metropolitan police's counter-terrorism unit is leading the investigation into the series of fires in north London.
- Three other men—Petro Pochynok, 34, Roman Lavrynovych, 21, and Stanislav Carpiuc, 26—have already been charged in connection with the arson attacks.
Breaking news: A fourth suspect is in custody, arrested at Stansted Airport, in connection to the recent arson attacks targeting properties linked to Keir Starmer, marking a meaningful development in the ongoing investigation.The 48-year-old man faces suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life. Three other individuals are already charged and set for a Friday court appearance. The Metropolitan Police’s counter-terrorism unit is leading an investigation into a series of concerning fires, including attacks on the leader’s sister-in-law’s home and a vehicle. News Directory 3 is following the story closely. What further details will emerge about the motives behind these attacks? Discover what’s next as the case unfolds.
Fourth Arrest Made in Arson Attacks Linked to Keir Starmer
Updated June 2, 2025
A 48-year-old man was taken into custody Monday at Stansted Airport in Essex, marking the fourth arrest in connection to suspected arson attacks targeting properties adn a vehicle linked to Keir Starmer, leader of the Labor Party. The suspect is being held on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life.
The Metropolitan police’s counter-terrorism unit is leading the investigation into the series of fires in north London. The incidents include a blaze at the home of starmer’s sister-in-law, which he rents out, and a car he previously sold to a neighbor.
Three other men—Petro Pochynok, 34, Roman Lavrynovych, 21, and Stanislav Carpiuc, 26—have already been charged in connection with the arson attacks. Pochynok and Carpiuc are accused of conspiring to commit arson with intent to endanger life. Lavrynovych faces three counts of arson with intent to endanger life.All three are scheduled to appear in court Friday at the Old Bailey.
On May 12, firefighters responded to a fire at the entrance of the north-west London property rented by Starmer’s sister-in-law. Authorities reported damage to the entrance, but no injuries. Four days earlier, a car Starmer sold to a neighbor was set ablaze on the same street.
Another fire occurred May 11 at the front door of a house in north London where Starmer reportedly lived in the 1990s before it was converted into flats. Firefighters rescued one person from the building.
Carpiuc’s barrister, Jay Nutkins, said his client has lived in the U.K. for nine years, recently completed a business studies degree at Canterbury Christ Church University, and works in construction.
What’s next
The investigation continues as authorities prepare for the court appearance of the three suspects already charged. The fourth suspect remains in custody as police gather more information about the arson attacks and the potential motives behind them.