Starmer at gunpoint: two Ukrainians and a Romanian are suspected of setting fire to the British Prime Minister's houses

In May 2025, a series of arson attacks took place in London related to the real estate of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. As a result of the investigation, three men were detained: two Ukrainians and Romanians, and charges were brought against them. On Monday, May 19, a 34-year-old man was arrested, suspected of conspiracy to commit arson. The details and reasons for the "Starmer hunt" are in the Izvestia article.

Arson of the British Prime Minister's house

Three fires, in which no one was injured, occurred over three days, on May 8, 11 and 12, in north London. All of them are somehow connected with the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

On the night of May 12, a house connected to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer caught fire in the Kentish Town area. After the incident, the building was surrounded by police, and an official investigation into the circumstances of the incident began. According to the London Fire Service, the fire was reported at about one o'clock in the morning. Firefighters who arrived at the scene quickly dealt with the flames — the fire was extinguished in twenty minutes. Only the entrance to the building was damaged, but there were no casualties.

At the moment, Keir Starmer lives in the official residence of the head of government — at 10 Downing Street.

The Guardian newspaper emphasizes that the incident occurred shortly after the Prime Minister presented an initiative to tighten migration legislation on Monday morning.

On the same day, details emerged about two more fires that had occurred the day before. So, in the early morning of May 11, the fire brigade was called due to a small fire at the front door of the house. At the same time, the real estate was also linked to the British Prime Minister. At 4 a.m., a fire was prevented and a person was helped to evacuate to a safe place via a fire escape.

Three days earlier, on May 8, at about 3 a.m., a car was set on fire on the street where Starmer's property in Kentish Town is located.

Who set fire to Starmer's house: what is known about the suspects

The arrest of the first suspect in the arson case at Starmer's house was carried out on the night of May 13. The investigation into the case is being conducted by the counter-terrorism Department of Scotland Yard.

The first suspect turned out to be Roman Lavrinovich, a 21-year-old citizen of Ukraine, who was taken into custody. On Friday, May 16, the man appeared before Westminster Magistrates' Court and confirmed his name, date of birth and address with the help of an interpreter. The next hearing is scheduled for June 6 and will be held at the Central Criminal Court in London, better known as the Old Bailey. During the meeting, among other things, Lavrinovich will have to answer a question about a guilty plea.

The second detainee was a 26-year-old Romanian citizen, a native of Ukraine Stanislav Karpyuk. He was intercepted on May 17 at London's Leeton Airport while trying to escape from the investigation. The man is accused of collusion with Lavrinovich. Karpyuk will also appear in court on June 6.

According to The Sun, he has been working as a "male model" lately. And British politician and journalist George Galloway reported on a social network that the arrested Ukrainian was not just a "model".: "It seems that The Sun newspaper published evidence that this 21-year-old guy was not only a model, but also an alleged arsonist. The Ukrainian also earned money as an escort," he wrote. (The LGBT movement is recognized as extremist in Russia and is banned).

However, Jay Nutkins, a lawyer representing Karpyuk, said that the suspect had lived in the UK for nine years and had recently completed a two-year business studies course at Christ Church University in Canterbury. He worked in a construction site and lived in East London.

The third suspect turned out to be a 34-year-old citizen of Ukraine, Pyotr Pochinok, who was detained by anti-terrorism officers in Chelsea on May 19. He is charged with committing arson with the intent to endanger life. He remains in custody, and today, on May 21, the man will appear in court, where a preventive measure will be chosen for him.

The possible motives of the arson organizers have not yet been reported. "At this stage, the alleged offense remains unexplained," the prosecutor's office said, commenting on the motive for the arson.

Unusual details of Starmer's biography

Adding fuel to the current situation are the nuances of Starmer's biography, which the British media have repeatedly attributed to non-traditional orientation.

So, it is known that he allowed his 16-year-old son to live in the house of Lord Wahid Alli "so that he could study for final exams in peace." At the same time, Alli openly declares her homosexuality* and is one of the sponsors of the Labor Party. (The LGBT movement is recognized as extremist in Russia and is banned).

In September 2024, information appeared in the British media that Alli was a major sponsor of the Prime Minister. The businessman paid for the expenses of a personal shopping consultant, luxury clothing and fitting outfits for Starmer's wife. This happened both before and after the prime minister took office, but the services and gifts were not declared.

The Starmer Real Estate Incidents

The house, which Starmer and his wife Victoria bought in 2004, had previously been attacked by protesters. In 2024, three people were found guilty of disturbing public order after holding a pro-Palestinian demonstration near their home.

A group called Youth Demand hung a banner outside Starmer's house with the words "Starmer, stop the killing," surrounded by red handprints, and laid out rows of children's shoes at his front door.