Starmer’s sister-in-law feared what might have happened in arson attack, court hears
The prime minister's sister-in-law, Judith Alexander, told a court she feared for her family's safety after an arson attack on her London home in May 2025, one of several fires targeting properties linked to Keir Starmer. Three men—Roman Lavrynovych, Petro Pochynok, and Stanislav Carpiuc—are on trial, denying charges of arson and conspiracy to commit arson. Alexander described waking to loud bangs and smoke, evacuating her daughter and partner, and struggling to breathe due to asthma as the fire spread near her daughter's room.
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Left to right: Stanislav Carpiuc, 27, Petro Pochynok, 35, Roman Lavrynovych, 22, are on trial over series of arson attacks on property linked to the prime minister. Composite: Undated handout photo issued by the Counter Terrorism PolicingView image in fullscreenLeft to right: Stanislav Carpiuc, 27, Petro Pochynok, 35, Roman Lavrynovych, 22, are on trial over series of arson attacks on property linked to the prime minister. Composite: Undated handout photo issued by the Counter Terrorism PolicingUK newsStarmer’s sister-in-law feared what might have happened in arson attack, court hearsJudith Alexander describes how Kentish Town house owned by the prime minister was targetedGeneva AbdulThu 30 Apr 2026 16.56 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe prime minister’s sister-in-law has said she…
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