'FIREBOMB' FEARS
Man, 21, arrested over ‘arson’ attack at 2 properties linked to Keir Starmer as terror cops probe 3 ‘suspicious’ fires
Horrified neighbours heard a loud 'bang' as the blaze erupted in the early hours of Monday morning
A MAN has been arrested over alleged arson attacks at two properties linked to Keir Starmer.
Counter-terror cops are also investigating third blaze which engulfed a vehicle near the PM's £2million North London townhouse.
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In the early hours of yesterday morning, a fire erupted in the doorway of a home owned by the Prime Minister. No one was injured and the blaze was under control swiftly.
Sir Keir now lives in his official residence at 10 Downing Street, but was seen clapping for the NHS outside the property during lockdown.
Pictures show the doorway of the home singed after the fire - with neighbours saying cops were searching gardens for a "projectile".
Terror cops are now investigating a potential link to two other blazes - one at a second North London property on Sunday and a vehicle fire on Thursday on the same street.
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The second property is also believed to be linked to the PM.
Counter-terror police are investigating the fire as a matter of protocol given the PM's status.
Keir yesterday thanked brave firefighters who tackled the blaze after a "loud bang" was heard outside the £2million London townhouse.
A man, 21, was arrested in the early hours of the morning on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
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Cops confirmed that he remains in custody and his arrest relates to three incidents.
A Met Police spokesperson said: "The investigation team are also considering two other incidents - a vehicle fire in NW5 on 8 May and a fire at the entrance of a property in N7 on 11 May - and are investigating whether they may be linked to the fire in NW5 on 12 May.
"At this early stage of the investigation, officers are working to establish the circumstances of all three fires and are keeping an open mind as to whether there is any connection.
"Both incidents are being treated as suspicious at this time, and enquiries remain ongoing."
London Fire Brigade responded to calls of flames at 1.11am on Monday and confirmed there was "damage" to the front of the townhouse.
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Met Police officers were called to the scene at 1.35am after the LFB raised the alarm.
Cordons are still in place on the whole road with locals asked for identification before entering with many being turned away.
Police have described it as a “crime scene” but insist no one has been hurt.
One resident told The Sun he heard a “loud bang” on Wednesday and saw a 4x4 catch fire on the opposite side if the road.
Dan Nicholson, 36, said he called police after spotting the vehicle burning.
He told The Sun: “I heard a loud noise and looked out of my window at 3am and there was a car on fire.
“I called the police and shortly afterwards the fire brigade turned up.
“It was pretty dramatic. It was mad.
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“It feels like it might be related to the incident this morning.
“It seems too much of a coincidence.”
He said his brother heard a commotion around 1am yesterday morning and saw firefighters tackling a fire at the Prime Minister’s house.
A next door neighbour, who didn’t want to be named, said he was awoken by a noise in the early hours.
“It was a loud bang, what sounded like glass shattering. It was scary,” he said.
Another resident, who asked not be named, also said she was woken by a bang around 2am.
The tech worker, 58, told The Sun: “I got woken by a loud noise in the early hours of the morning.
“I looked out of the window and saw flashing lights and heard police sirens.
“There’s been lots of forensics outside all day. It seems like they’re taking it very seriously.”
It was a loud bang, what sounded like glass shattering. It was scary
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Charles Grant, 66, told the : "Police searched my garden and said they were looking for something somebody had thrown but they didn’t find anything.
"They said they were looking for a projectile.
“From what other people have told me today, I gather someone threw a firebomb at Keir Starmer’s house."
He added: "The front door and the brickwork on either side is black and charred but the door is still standing. It smells of burnt stuff.
“The police said the damage is not extensive – just needs a bit of paintwork.”
A No.10 spokesperson said: "The Prime Minister thanks the emergency services for their work
"The incident is subject to a live investigation and we will therefore not be commenting further."
It comes as the PM revealed the Government plan to crackdown on migration rules yesterday.
He estimated the reforms will cut migration figures by 100,000 per year.
This flagship Immigration White Paper includes a ten-year wait for UK citizenship, as opposed to five years.
Those who graft and pay taxes could also jump the queue for residency rights, while public service workers and top-skilled pros will be fast-tracked.
Plus, every foreign citizen will need official digital ID to stay in the country.
Finally, foreign crooks hiding behind “family rights” to dodge deportation will be kicked out of the country.
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The PM also met with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Downing Street on Monday.
They discussed how the UK and Sweden could continue working together to support Ukraine.
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