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Fire at UK PM Starmer's home: Police investigate protest link

On the night from Sunday to Monday, a fire broke out at the residence of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in North London. The police are investigating the causes of the incident.

Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer
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What do you need to know?

  • A fire broke out at Prime Minister Keir Starmer's residence in the northern part of London. The incident occurred on the night from Sunday to Monday, with the report coming in shortly after 1:30 AM local time.
  • No one was injured in the fire, though the doors of the house, valued at approximately 2 million pounds (2.6 million dollars), were damaged.
  • There had been previous protests in the area. Police are investigating whether these are connected to the fire.

The police in London are conducting an investigation into the fire at Prime Minister Keir Starmer's residence, which damaged the home's doors.

The incident was reported shortly after 1:30 AM. The fire brigade promptly arrived at the scene and quickly brought the situation under control.

Are previous protests connected to the fire?

According to the "Times," there had been protest actions near the property rented by Prime Minister Starmer. The police are investigating whether these events may have a connection to the fire, which damaged the house's doors.

Currently, the police are focused on determining the causes of the fire and any potential links to earlier protests. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are appealing for any information that could help explain the circumstances of the incident.

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