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Ukrainian Man Charged with Arson Attacks on UK Prime Minister's Properties Remains in Custody

Roman Lavrynovych, accused of arson against PM Keir Starmer's properties, remains in custody following a court appearance. He denies the charges.

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Roman Lavrynovych, a 21-year-old Ukrainian man, has been charged with three counts of arson targeting properties linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Lavrynovych was remanded in custody following a court appearance where he denied the charges. The fires occurred within a week, damaging Starmer's former home, an apartment he once lived in, and a Toyota RAV4 he previously owned. No injuries were reported, and the investigation is led by counter-terrorism detectives due to the prime minister’s involvement. Lavrynovych is scheduled for a plea hearing at Central Criminal Court on June 6.

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  • A Ukrainian national named Roman Lavrynovych has been charged with three counts of arson related to targeted incidents involving properties linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
  • The incidents were serious enough to warrant the investigation by counter-terrorism detectives, reflecting their importance to state security and public safety.
  • Political leaders across the spectrum, including Starmer himself, condemned the arson attacks as threats to democracy and societal values.

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Roman Lavrynovych is a 21-year-old Ukrainian national.

The fires targeted a vehicle, a residential property in Islington, and another residential property in Kentish Town, all linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Yes, Roman Lavrynovych is in custody and has denied setting the fires.

The investigation is led by the Metropolitan Police's Counter Terror Command due to the connection to the Prime Minister.

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