Key facts
- Two men have been convicted of arson attacks on properties linked to Keir Starmer.
- The arson attacks involved a copy of the newspaper City AM.
- The City AM newspaper was doused in lighter fluid and set ablaze.
- The newspaper was used in an arson attack on Keir Starmer's North London home.
- Keir Starmer condemned extremists for spreading disinformation.
- City AM apologized to Keir Starmer for the incident.
- City AM stated its involvement was "entirely inadvertent".
- City AM expressed hope for safer deliveries in the future.
Keir Starmer has condemned the spread of disinformation by extremists following the conviction of two men for arson attacks targeting properties associated with him. The details of the attacks surfaced after the convictions of the two individuals.
One of the arson attacks involved a copy of the newspaper City AM. This newspaper, soaked in lighter fluid and ignited, was used in an arson attempt at Keir Starmer's North London residence.
City AM has issued an apology to Keir Starmer concerning the use of its publication in the arson attack. The newspaper company stated that its involvement was "entirely inadvertent." They expressed a hope for safer delivery processes in the future, implying measures would be taken to prevent such misuse of their product. The convictions highlight concerns about extremist activities and the dissemination of false information.