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Third Suspect Charged in Arson Against UK Prime Minister Starmer

Petro Pochynok, 34, has been charged with conspiracy to commit arson, joining two other suspects in targeting properties linked to PM Starmer.

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Petro Pochynok, a 34-year-old Ukrainian national, has been charged with conspiracy to commit arson related to a series of attacks on properties linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. This follows charges against two other individuals, Stanislav Carpiuc, 26, and Roman Lavrynovych, 21, who have been implicated in similar incidents. All three suspects will remain in custody until a hearing on June 6. No injuries were reported from the fires, which occurred in May 2023. Starmer condemned the acts as an attack on democracy, noting they occurred near his previous residence before he moved to Downing Street.

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  • Stanislav Carpiuc has been charged with conspiracy to commit arson linked to properties associated with Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
  • Two additional individuals are involved in this investigation, including a man who has already appeared in court on similar charges, showcasing a pattern of targeted attacks.
  • No injuries have been reported from the series of suspected arsons, which occurred over a span of several nights.

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