Two men have been convicted of conspiring to carry out arson attacks on property and a car linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Ukrainian national Roman Lavrynovych, 22, and Ukrainian-born Romanian national Stanislav Carpiuc, 27, were found guilty by an Old Bailey jury.

The convictions stem from a series of incidents in May 2025. A car previously owned by Sir Keir was set alight on a street in north London. Days later, two homes were targeted, including a property rented out to Sir Keir's sister-in-law, which he still owned.

The prosecution presented evidence suggesting Lavrynovych carried out the arson attacks after being recruited online by a Russian-speaking Telegram user identified as 'El Money,' who reportedly promised payment. A third man, Petro Pochynok, 35, was acquitted of conspiracy to commit arson.

All three men, who resided in London, had denied conspiring together and with others to damage property by fire between April 1 and May 13, 2025. The incidents occurred across north London, with fires discovered in Kentish Town and Islington.

On May 8, 2025, a car that had belonged to Sir Keir was discovered ablaze on a street where he had previously lived. Three days later, a fire was reported at flats connected to Sir Keir in nearby Islington, a place he had lived in years prior.

The most recent incident on May 12, 2025, involved a fire at the entrance to Sir Keir's Kentish Town home. His sister-in-law and her family were inside the property when it was set alight by Lavrynovych.

Details regarding the online recruitment and the specific motives behind the attacks are central to the ongoing investigation. The convictions highlight potential security concerns and the use of online platforms for criminal activities.

Further details are expected as the case progresses, with authorities continuing to investigate the full scope of the conspiracy and the involvement of the individual known as 'El Money.'