The incident occurred in the early hours of May 12, with no injuries reported, but authorities are treating it with heightened caution.
Fire at Prime Minister Starmer's Home Sparks Counterterror Investigation
Fire at Prime Minister Starmer's Home Sparks Counterterror Investigation
Counterterror police are probing a fire incident at Keir Starmer's residence in north London amid concerns over its cause.
Counterterror police have launched an investigation into a fire that broke out early Monday morning at a residential property owned by Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer in north London. Following his election victory last year, Starmer took residence at the official prime ministerial address at 10 Downing Street while leasing out his four-bedroom home in Kentish Town.
Emergency services received reports of the fire at 1:35 AM on May 12 and quickly responded. According to a statement from the Metropolitan Police, damage was primarily sustained at the property's entrance, but fortunately, there were no injuries reported. Authorities have cordoned off the area as investigations continue.
The Metropolitan Police revealed that due to the previous association of the property with a prominent public figure, the investigation has been handed over to the Counter Terrorism Command. Investigative efforts are currently underway to determine the fire's cause.
Occupying a property just four miles from Downing Street, Starmer's residence has a unique tradition tied to his role as a public figure. While the official residence is equipped with robust security measures, including a blast-proof door, this incident raises concerns regarding the safety of politically significant figures and families.
Earlier, during Starmer's tenure as leader of the opposition, his home attracted protest from the group Youth Demand. Protestors highlighted their discontent with Israel's actions by displaying banners and children's shoes at his family's doorstep.
Stephen Castle reports from London, offering insights into Britain’s political landscape and its interplay with European affairs.
Emergency services received reports of the fire at 1:35 AM on May 12 and quickly responded. According to a statement from the Metropolitan Police, damage was primarily sustained at the property's entrance, but fortunately, there were no injuries reported. Authorities have cordoned off the area as investigations continue.
The Metropolitan Police revealed that due to the previous association of the property with a prominent public figure, the investigation has been handed over to the Counter Terrorism Command. Investigative efforts are currently underway to determine the fire's cause.
Occupying a property just four miles from Downing Street, Starmer's residence has a unique tradition tied to his role as a public figure. While the official residence is equipped with robust security measures, including a blast-proof door, this incident raises concerns regarding the safety of politically significant figures and families.
Earlier, during Starmer's tenure as leader of the opposition, his home attracted protest from the group Youth Demand. Protestors highlighted their discontent with Israel's actions by displaying banners and children's shoes at his family's doorstep.
Stephen Castle reports from London, offering insights into Britain’s political landscape and its interplay with European affairs.
