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Fifth Arrest in North London Arson Probe as Teen Released Under Investigation

Counter Terrorism Policing London leads the case because the May 2025 fires were linked to a high‑profile public figure.

Overview

  • Police arrested a 19-year-old in Harlow on 28 January on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson, then released him under investigation.
  • The inquiry covers three fires on 8, 11 and 12 May 2025, including incidents in NW5 and N7 involving a vehicle, a property entrance and a residential address.
  • The Daily Mail reports the suspected targets included properties and a car connected to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
  • Three men — Roman Lavrynovych, 21, Stanislav Carpiuc, 26, and Petro Pochynok, 34 — have been charged, remanded in custody and are due to stand trial at the Old Bailey on 27 April.
  • Detectives are appealing for information and ask anyone who can help to call 101 quoting CAD 441/12MAY/2025.