Coverage dated May 12, 2025

British police arrest 21-year-old in connection to fire at PM Keir Starmer's home

Headline from UPI

Police in Britain early Tuesday arrested a 21-year-old man accused of setting fires to three north London residences this month, including a home owned by Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

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  1. Los Angeles Times

    A man has been arrested over a fire at U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's private house (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    The Metropolitan Police force said the suspect was detained on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life a day after the early-morning fire.

  2. UPI

    British police arrest 21-year-old in connection to fire at PM Keir Starmer's home (opens UPI)

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    Police in Britain early Tuesday arrested a 21-year-old man accused of setting fires to three north London residences this month, including a home owned by Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

  3. Fox News

    UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's London home targeted with 'suspicious' fire, suspect arrested (opens Fox News)

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    The United Kingdom's Met Police arrested a suspect Tuesday following a "suspicious" fire at the London home of Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

  4. Green Field Reporter

    A man has been arrested over a fire at UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's private house - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    LONDON (AP) — A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of starting a fire at U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s private house and two other blazes nearby, London police said Tuesday. The Metropolitan Police force said the suspect was detained on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger lif…

  5. WMUR

    Man arrested for arson at Keir Starmer's private home (opens WMUR)

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    Police arrested a 21-year-old man Tuesday on suspicion of starting fires at U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's private house, another property and a car connected to the politician.

  6. Breitbart News

    Arrest Made Over Suspected Arson of Properties of UK Prime Minister (opens Breitbart News)

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    A man has been arrested in relation to suspected arson attacks on two residential buildings and a vehicle linked to Sir Keir Starmer.

  7. CBS News

    Man arrested on suspicion of arson after fires at homes linked to U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer (opens CBS News)

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    London's Metropolitan Police say a man has been detained after fires at homes in London reportedly linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

  8. NPR

    London police arrest suspect for fire at Prime Minister Keir Starmer's old home (opens NPR)

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    Police say they're investigating a 21-year-old suspect in connection with three fires over the past week, at properties linked to the British prime minister.

  9. CNN

    UK police arrest man for arson after fire at PM Starmer’s house (opens CNN)

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    British police said on Tuesday they had arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of arson after counter-terrorism officers launched an investigation into three fires, including one at Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s private home.