Starmer's sister-in-law 'scared' after arson attack on her home, court hears

A fire was discovered at the entrance of Sir Keir Starmer's property in Kentish Town, where Judith Alexander, his sister-in-law, was staying. About 01:00 BST, Alexander awoke to two loud bangs, saw black smoke and an orange glow at the door, called the fire brigade, and tried to contact Victoria, Sir Keir's wife. Her daughter, frightened, came to her room, and Alexander gave Covid masks to everyone. She said she could smell smoke and, due to asthma, struggled to breathe; they remained awake through the night as the fire brigade attended. The attack is part of a series of arsons connected to Sir Keir, with Lavrynovych alleging involvement after being recruited by a Telegram user called 'El Money' who offered payment; Lavrynovych claimed he did not receive payment and that he was told to check CCTV; he also claimed threats from the alleged recruiter; Carpiuc and Pochynok made no comment in police interviews. The three men are charged with conspiring to damage property by fire between 1 April and 13 May 2025; Lavrynovych is also charged with damaging property by fire with intent to endanger life on 11-12 May 2025 at two north London properties connected to Sir Keir.

Three days after the car fire, a fire was discovered at flats linked to Sir Keir Starmer in nearby Islington. Lavrynovych, Pochynok and Carpiuc are charged with conspiring to damage property by fire between 1 April and 13 May 2025.

A Toyota car previously owned by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was found on fire on the same street as his Kentish Town property. The incident is described as part of a series of arsons connected to Sir Keir, following two other attacks referenced in the article.