A 21-year-old man was arrested on May 13, 2025, on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following a fire at a north London house owned by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Kentish Town. The blaze, reported at 1:35 a.m. on May 12, 2025, damaged the property’s entrance but caused no injuries. The London Fire Brigade extinguished the fire by 1:33 a.m. Counter-terrorism police (SO15) are leading the investigation due to the property’s connection to a high-profile figure, treating the fire as suspicious.
The Metropolitan Police are also probing two other fires for potential links: a car fire on the same street on May 8, 2025, and a fire at the entrance of a house converted into flats in Islington on May 11, 2025, also linked to Starmer. One person was safely evacuated from the Islington property. The suspect remains in custody, and inquiries are ongoing to determine if the incidents are connected. Neighbors reported hearing a “loud bang” and police searched for a possible “projectile,” with some speculating a “firebomb,” though no such device was confirmed found.
Starmer, who lives at 10 Downing Street since becoming prime minister in July 2024, owns the Kentish Town property, purchased in 2004 for £650,000, which is now rented out. The house has been targeted by protesters previously, including pro-Palestinian activists in April 2024 and Just Stop Oil in 2023. The fires coincided with Starmer’s announcement of stricter immigration rules on May 12, 2025, leading to speculation on X about a political motive, though police have not confirmed this.
Starmer thanked emergency services but declined further comment due to the ongoing investigation. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper expressed support for the police probe but provided no additional details.
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