**Police Investigate Fire at Sir Keir Starmer’s North London Home**
Police and fire investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding a fire that broke out at the north London property owned by Sir Keir Starmer, the current Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Monday 12th May, led to a significant emergency response, though fortunately no injuries have been reported.
The blaze was reported at approximately 1:35am, when authorities were alerted to the fire at the Kentish Town residence. Both officers from the Metropolitan Police and crews from the London Fire Brigade attended the scene, swiftly establishing a cordon around the area to facilitate their investigation and ensure public safety. During the early stages of the response, a section of the street was closed off to vehicles, causing potential disruption to local residents.
According to statements provided by the Metropolitan Police, damage appears to have been concentrated at the entrance to the property, minimising the extent of harm to the home itself. A police spokesperson said, “On Monday, May 12 at 01:35, police were alerted by the London Fire Brigade to reports of a fire at a residential address. Officers attended the scene. Damage was caused to the property’s entrance, nobody was hurt. The fire is being investigated and cordons remain in place while enquiries continue.”
While it is understood that Sir Keir Starmer still owns the Kentish Town property, he currently resides at the official Prime Minister’s residence in Downing Street, following his appointment as Prime Minister. There has been no indication that the house was occupied at the time of the incident, and representatives for Sir Keir have declined to comment further while the investigation remains ongoing.
The London Fire Brigade also released a statement regarding their prompt response to the incident. “Firefighters were called to a small fire outside a property in Kentish Town this morning. The Brigade was called at 01:11 and the fire was under control by 01:33. Two fire engines from Kentish Town Fire Station attended the scene,” a spokesperson confirmed.
The news of a fire at the property of such a high-profile public figure has raised concerns locally, both regarding the safety of political leaders and the possible motivations behind the incident. However, at present, authorities have not suggested any deliberate or targeted cause, and are pursuing an open line of enquiry as to how the fire began.
This event comes at a time of heightened scrutiny on the personal security of politicians, given the increased public attention on the private lives and properties of senior government officials. Neighbours in the Kentish Town area have remarked on the heavy emergency presence and the disruption caused to the neighbourhood during the investigation, although many have expressed relief that the fire was contained and that no one was injured.
As police and fire service investigators continue their thorough assessment of the site, questions remain about what precisely triggered the blaze and whether any foul play is suspected. Authorities are appealing for anyone with information or CCTV footage from the area during the early hours of Monday to come forward to assist with their enquiries.
For now, the cordon remains in place and officials have promised to provide updates as more details become available. The priority, they say, is to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the incident and to ensure the ongoing safety of both the property and the wider community.