Overview

• The Metropolitan Police arrested a 21-year-old suspect on May 13 in connection with three suspected arson attacks in north London.
• One of the fires occurred on May 12 at a rented Kentish Town property linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, causing damage but no injuries.
• The Counter Terrorism Command is leading the investigation due to the high-profile nature of one of the targets, though no terror links have been confirmed.
• Police are examining possible connections between the Kentish Town fire and two earlier incidents: a vehicle fire on May 8 in NW5 and an entrance fire on May 11 in N7.
• The suspect remains in custody under suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life as investigations continue.