Trial Begins for 3 Men Accused of Arson Attacks at Starmer’s Homes

The trial of 3 men accused of being behind arson attacks on two homes and a car linked to Keir Starmer has begun The person who set the fires was "recruited, instructed and promised payment" by a Russian-speaking Telegram user under the name "El Money" www.nytimes.com/2026/04/29/w...

Men Accused in Fires Targeting Starmer Received Orders in Russian, Prosecutors Say www.nytimes.com/2026/04/29/w... The Ukrainian men “have not demonstrated any particular political or ideological motivation” in relation to Mr. Starmer. Allegedly recruited through a Russian-language Telegram account.

Feed: "NYT > World News" By: Lizzie Dearden on Wednesday, April 29, 2026

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