A 21-year-old Ukrainian man, Roman Lavrynovych, has been remanded in custody after being charged with three counts of arson with intent to endanger life following fires at two properties and a car linked to UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Arrested in Sydenham, Lavrynovych appeared in court but entered no plea.

The incidents, investigated by the Counter Terror Command, include a fire at a home rented by Starmer’s sister-in-law, a burned car once owned by Starmer, and another blaze at a nearby flat, the BBC has reported.

No injuries were reported, and the motive remains unclear.

Written by B.C. Begley