In the case of the arson of the British Prime Minister’s residence, the third suspect has been detained
On the morning of May 19, London law enforcement officers conducted a new phase in the investigation of a high-profile case involving the arson of properties linked to the heir to the UK Prime Minister’s seat, Kiro Starmer. As a result of investigative measures taken, a 34-year-old man was detained, who is now officially suspected of committing the crime. This is already the third individual involved in the case, and all of them have a direct connection to a series of arsons targeting residential and transportation facilities, which caused significant public resonance and drew attention to the security of high-ranking individuals. According to information released by the London police, the 34-year-old suspect is believed to have conspired personally to set fires with the intent to cause harm to lives and property, as well as to incite panic among the population. The arrest was carried out as part of the operational investigative measures, and he was subsequently placed in temporary detention for further questioning. His name remains confidential at this time, apparently due to tactical considerations related to security and its disclosure. It is worth noting that this case has a long history. A week earlier, another suspect—a 26-year-old man—was charged with similar conspiracy and arson allegations aimed at causing harm to people’s lives. Additionally, within the investigation, law enforcement also reported the detention of a Ukrainian, Roman Lavrinovich, 21, who had previously testified in court. He had been held responsible for the arson of a car previously owned by Kiro Starmer, as well as for two attempted arsons of a house he rented. The last incident drew particular public attention, as the previous attack on the Prime Minister’s residence is an extremely serious episode highlighting rising tensions and possible political or personal motives behind such attacks. The head of the British government expressed deep concern over the situation. In his public statements, he emphasized that the arsons targeting objects associated with him personally are “an attempt to strike at the foundations of democracy and the values we stand for.” The Prime Minister added that the government is making every effort to establish all circumstances and hold accountable all involved in the arsons, in order to ensure the safety of its citizens and restore public confidence in institutions. It should be noted that this case has already sparked widespread public debate on the security of public officials and the level of political tension in the country. Experts warn that further developments could have consequences not only for the political scene but also for national security as a whole. The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement agencies promise not to stop until all details are clarified and the roles of each suspect in this criminal case are established.