Police are investigating a suspected arson assault after Conservative MP Mike Freer’s workplace in north London was set ablaze on Christmas Eve.
A fireplace broke out on the rear of the North Finchley and Golders Inexperienced MP’s constituency workplace at round 7pm final night time.
Emergency companies responded to the scene, the place no people have been discovered to be contained in the constructing.
The Met Police have now confirmed they’re investigating the hearth, stating they consider it may have been induced ‘intentionally’.
Talking to the BBC, Mr Freer confirmed that the hearth particularly occurred on the rear of the premises.
Police are investigating a suspected arson assault after Conservative MP Mike Freer’s workplace in north London was set ablaze on Christmas Eve
Talking to the BBC , Mr Freer confirmed that the hearth particularly occurred on the rear of the premises
A fireplace broke out on the rear of the North Finchley and Golders Inexperienced MP’s constituency workplace at round 7pm final night time
He added, ‘The police and fireplace brigade have been on the scene in minutes and have been unbelievable of their response.’
In an announcement, a Metropolitan Police spokesperson described the hearth as being positioned in a shed outdoors the Ballards Lane workplace.
It continued: ‘The reason for the hearth is beneath investigation as it’s believed it might have been began intentionally. There have been no arrests.’
Footage shared to social media present Metropolitan Police and LFB automobiles on the premises on Sunday night.
Footage shared to social media present Metropolitan Police and LFB automobiles on the premises on Sunday night
The Met Police have now confirmed they’re investigating the hearth, stating they consider it may have been induced ‘intentionally’
Photographs taken immediately present the extent of the hearth injury on the workplace
Burnt out home windows on the rear of Conservative MP Mike Freer’s workplace in Ballards Lane
Former banker Mr Freer has been Conservative MP for Finchley and Golders Inexperienced for the reason that 2010 Basic Election and was re-elected in 2015, 2017 and 2019.
He has additionally served as Parliamentary Below-Secretary of State for Courts and Authorized Companies since September 2022.
However he beforehand labored for a number of fast-food chains, together with Pizzaland, Pizza Hut and KFC, earlier than he switched to a administration job within the monetary sector.
He additionally served as Chief of Barnet Council between 2006 and 2009.