Man in court over fires at homes and car linked to Starmer

A 21‑year‑old Ukrainian man, Roman Lavrynovych, has been remanded in custody after being charged with three counts of arson with intent to endanger life following fires at two properties and a car linked to UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Arrested in Sydenham, Lavrynovych appeared in court but entered no plea. The incidents, investigated by the Counter Terror Command, include a fire at a home rented by Starmer’s sister‑in‑law, a burned car once owned by Starmer, and another blaze at a nearby flat, the BBC has reported. No injuries were reported, and the motive remains unclear.