Man jailed for Starmer arson attacks deported from UK

Stanislav Carpiuc, a 28-year-old Ukrainian-born Romanian national, has been deported from the United Kingdom following his conviction for arson attacks targeting property connected to Sir Keir Starmer. The Home Office confirmed Carpiuc's removal from the UK, though the destination was not specified. He had previously been sentenced to two years imprisonment in June.

Details of the attacks

The series of fires occurred in May 2025. On 8 May, a car previously owned by Sir Keir Starmer was found alight on a street in Kentish Town, where the politician had lived. Three days later, on 11 May, a fire was discovered at flats linked to Sir Keir in Islington, a property he had occupied years earlier. The following day, 12 May, another fire was found at the entrance to Sir Keir's rented home in Kentish Town, which was occupied by his sister-in-law, Judith Alexander. Ms Alexander recounted to the trial how she experienced billowing black smoke while inside the house with her partner and daughter.

Russian connection and accomplice's sentence

A BBC investigation revealed that the arson attacks were part of a broader campaign orchestrated on behalf of Russia. An anonymous handler identified as EL directed Roman Lavrynovych, Carpiuc's accomplice, promising payment and even Russian citizenship in exchange for further attacks. Lavrynovych, a 22-year-old Ukrainian national, was found guilty alongside Carpiuc of conspiring to damage property by fire between 1 April and 13 May 2025. Lavrynovych was sentenced to seven years imprisonment in June.

A Home Office spokesperson stated that the conviction and imprisonment of the men send a clear message to those motivated by financial gain from unknown sources. The spokesperson added, "You will be caught and face severe consequences."