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UK man charged with Russia-backed arson attack in London DW 04/26/2024

A 20-year-old British man accused of organizing arson attack in London for Russia. [ more ]

BBC News

3 weeks ago

British men charged with helping Russia under new security law

The first people charged under the new National Security Act 2023 for helping Russian intelligence after an arson attack on a Ukraine-linked business. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Met accused of giving up search for 1981 Walthamstow arson attacker

Metropolitan police accused of giving up on solving 1981 arson attack killing Asian family.

Former officer highlights potential prejudice and botched investigation in the case. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

Man who fled Honduras violence left homeless after suspected arson attack in Hackney

Yefrin Zepeda, an asylum seeker from Honduras, lost his possessions in a suspected arson attack in Hackney, leaving him homeless and unable to work.

Yefrin Zepeda lost crucial documents from the Home Office in the fire, hindering his ability to access benefits and support from the council. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Hero builder saved baby from Hackney arson attack after climbing ladder into flames

Brave builder saves baby from a raging fire in Hackney.

Suspect arrested for arson attack in East London. [ more ]

www.romfordrecorder.co.uk

Roof of empty pub destroyed by fire as brigade launch probe

The Ship & Anchor pub in Dagenham was gutted by fire, no injuries reported.

Fire crews stayed all night to extinguish the blaze in the disused pub. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Germany news

Germany: Hundreds at solidarity march after synagogue attack DW 04/07/2024

Residents in Oldenburg show support for Jewish community after arson attack at synagogue.

Local leaders and officials condemn the attack as attempted murder and terrorism. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Germany news

Leftwing group claim responsibility for Tesla factory arson attack in Berlin

Leftwing extremists claimed arson attack on Tesla factory in Berlin.

Concerns by environmental activists over electric cars and factory processes. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Berlin

Elon Musk visits a Tesla plant near Berlin as production resumes after a suspected arson attack

Elon Musk visited Tesla's Berlin plant after suspected arson attack disrupted production.

Protests and opposition to Tesla's expansion plans at the Gruenheide plant. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Berlin

Power restored to Tesla factory outside Berlin a week after a suspected arson attack

Power restored to Tesla's Berlin factory after arson-led outage.

Tesla's factory in Berlin faces challenges from power outages and environmental protests. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

Streatham: Two in court charged with murder after 'arson attack'

Charged with murder after arson attack

Appearing in court for arson and endangering life charges

Appeal for information from the public [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Crooked House pub owners ordered to rebuild after UK's wonkiest inn' was demolished

The Crooked House pub, famous for its wonky walls, was demolished following a suspected arson attack. The owners have been ordered to rebuild it to its original state. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

3 months ago

UK news

Tory minister Mike Freer to stand down as MP after death threats

Justice minister Mike Freer is quitting parliament after death threats and an arson attack on his constituency office.

Freer attributed the intimidation and attacks to antisemitism and expressed concerns for his personal safety and that of his family. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

4 months ago

UK news

Tory MP targeted by suspected arson attack says he wears stab vest to protect himself

00:36 An MP whose north London office was targeted by a suspected arson attack on Christmas Eve says he wears a stab vest when going to public events.

RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

3 months ago

Europe news

Ukraine Says It Downed 40 Out Of 45 Drones Launched In Latest Russian Onslaught

Former customs officer sentenced to 12 years in prison for collaborating with the Freedom of Russia legion.

Alekseyev was accused of public calls for terrorism, collecting classified data, and planning an arson attack. [ more ]

www.hamhigh.co.uk

3 months ago

Man arrested over threatening phone call to MP

A man has been arrested on suspicion of making a threatening phone call to the office of MP Mike Freer.

The arrest follows a separate investigation into an arson attack at Mr. Freer's office on Christmas Eve. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

4 months ago

MP Mike Freer says he fears for his life after office targeted in suspected arson attack

Conservative MP Mike Freer has resigned from his post as equalities minister due to fears for his safety following a suspected arson attack on his parliamentary office in north London.

Freer, who is not Jewish but represents a constituency with a large Jewish community, believes the attack may be related to his pro-Israel views. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

4 months ago

Police investigating suspected arson attack at Tory MP's office on Christmas Eve

Police are investigating a suspected arson attack at the office of a Conservative MP.

www.standard.co.uk

5 months ago