Counter-terror police have launched an investigation after two properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer were damaged in suspected arson attacks. Fires broke out at the doors of two residences in north London within 24 hours of each other, prompting emergency services to attend.
The Metropolitan Police said it is investigating whether the fires are linked and confirmed that counter-terror officers are involved. Scotland Yard is also looking into a vehicle fire as part of the probe. The London Fire Brigade attended one of the properties after reports of a fire shortly after 1.30am. The door was damaged, but no one was hurt.
The home has been targeted repeatedly by protesters, including pro-Palestinian activists who have staged demonstrations outside the property. A Downing Street spokesperson said: “The prime minister thanks the emergency services for their work. The incident is subject to a live investigation and we won’t be commenting further.”
Sir Keir is understood to still own the home but lives at the prime minister’s official residence in Downing Street. At just before 3am on Thursday, firefighters were called to a small car fire on the same street. Two fire engines attended and the blaze was under control by 3.30am. At just after 3am on Sunday, LFB was called to a small fire at the front door of a house converted into flats in nearby Islington, which is also linked to Sir Keir.
A Met spokesperson said: “At this early stage of the investigation, officers are working to establish the circumstances of all three fires and are keeping an open mind as to whether there is any connection. All are being treated as suspicious at this time, and inquiries remain ongoing.”
