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Two Charged with Arson Over Fire at Tory MP Mike Freer's Office

Incident not being treated as a hate crime, with both suspects due in court on February 1st.

  • Two individuals, Paul Harwood, 42, and Zara Kasory, 32, have been charged with arson in connection with a fire at the office of Conservative MP Mike Freer on Christmas Eve.
  • The accused were also charged with a second count of arson without intent related to a fire behind a restaurant in Finchley, north London, on the same night.
  • No injuries were reported from either incident.
  • The Metropolitan Police have stated that the incident at Freer's office is not being treated as a hate crime.
  • Both suspects are due to appear in court on February 1st.
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