Counterterror units are probing a fire incident at Keir Starmer's rental property, while he resides at 10 Downing Street.
Fire at Prime Minister Starmer’s Residence Sparks Counterterror Investigation
Fire at Prime Minister Starmer’s Residence Sparks Counterterror Investigation
Incident at North London Property Raises Concerns, No Injuries Reported
In the early hours of Monday, a fire ignited at a rental property owned by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Kentish Town, north London, prompting an investigation by counterterrorism police. Following last year's general election victory, Starmer relocated to the official prime ministerial residence at 10 Downing Street, leasing out his four-bedroom family home.
The London Metropolitan Police confirmed they were alerted to the blaze by the London Fire Brigade around 01:35 hours, resulting in damage to the entrance of the residence, but fortunately, there were no injuries. Given the property's ties to a prominent public figure, officers from the Met's Counter Terrorism Command are leading the inquiry as a precautionary measure, with investigations continuing to determine the cause of the fire.
Although merely four miles from Downing Street, the prime minister's Kentish Town home is customary for UK prime ministers, who typically reside at 10 Downing for security reasons. A spokesperson from the fire brigade noted that the small blaze was brought under control within thirty minutes. This property gained visibility last year when a protest group, Youth Demand, staged a demonstration outside, advocating for a halt to arms sales to Israel, during which activists displayed a banner urging Starmer to “stop the killing” along with children’s shoes at the door.
The London Metropolitan Police confirmed they were alerted to the blaze by the London Fire Brigade around 01:35 hours, resulting in damage to the entrance of the residence, but fortunately, there were no injuries. Given the property's ties to a prominent public figure, officers from the Met's Counter Terrorism Command are leading the inquiry as a precautionary measure, with investigations continuing to determine the cause of the fire.
Although merely four miles from Downing Street, the prime minister's Kentish Town home is customary for UK prime ministers, who typically reside at 10 Downing for security reasons. A spokesperson from the fire brigade noted that the small blaze was brought under control within thirty minutes. This property gained visibility last year when a protest group, Youth Demand, staged a demonstration outside, advocating for a halt to arms sales to Israel, during which activists displayed a banner urging Starmer to “stop the killing” along with children’s shoes at the door.
