Man charged with arson after fire at British PM's home

LONDON -- A 21-year-old man has been charged with arson with intent to cause a fire at British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's home, the Metropolitan Police said on Thursday.

According to the police statement, Roman Lavrynovych faces three counts of arson with intent to endanger life.

The charges, authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service, relate to three incidents: a vehicle fire in NW5 on May 8, a fire at the entrance of a property in N7 on May 11, and a fire at a residential address in NW5 in the early hours of May 12.

The suspect was arrested early Tuesday in connection with a series of suspected arson attacks, including the fire at a property owned by Starmer.