UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s London Home Subject to Suspicious Fire, Suspect Arrested
A suspicious fire damaged the private London home of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, prompting police to arrest a 21-year-old suspect on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life. The Metropolitan Police stated that Counter Terrorism Command officers are leading the investigation, as all three connected fires—including a vehicle fire and a door fire—are treated as suspicious. No injuries were reported, and Starmer currently resides in Downing Street. Neighbors and officials expressed concerns over the incident, with opposition leader Kemi Badenoch condemning it as an attack on democracy.