Fourth Arrest in Starmer Arson Probe; Russia Denies Role

A fourth man has been arrested at Stansted Airport under the Terrorism Act in connection with a series of arson attacks between May 8 and May 12 targeting properties and a car linked to UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in north London. The 48-year-old suspect is being questioned on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life. The incidents involved fires at Starmer's current and former residences as well as a vehicle, but no injuries were reported. Three other men—Ukrainians Petro Pochynok, Roman Lavrynovych, and Romanian Stanislav Carpiuc—have already been charged and are in custody pending a court hearing. The investigation is being led by the Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command due to the high-profile nature of the target. Kremlin officials have publicly denied any Russian involvement.