- Fire broke out on the rear of the North Finchley and Golders Green MP’s workplace
Police are investigating a suspected arson assault after Conservative MP Mike Freer’s workplace in north London was set ablaze on Christmas Eve.
A hearth broke out on the rear of the North Finchley and Golders Green MP’s constituency workplace at round 7pm final night time.
Emergency providers 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’.
Speaking 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
Speaking to the BBC , Mr Freer confirmed that the hearth particularly occurred on the rear of the premises
A hearth broke out on the rear of the North Finchley and Golders Green MP’s constituency workplace at round 7pm final night time
He added, ‘The police and hearth brigade have been on the scene in minutes and have been unimaginable of their response.’
In an announcement, a Metropolitan Police spokesperson described the hearth as being situated in a shed exterior the Ballards Lane workplace.
It continued: ‘The reason behind the hearth is beneath investigation as it’s believed it could have been began intentionally. There have been no arrests.’
Pictures shared to social media present Metropolitan Police and LFB automobiles on the premises on Sunday night.
Pictures 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’
Former banker Mr Freer has been Conservative MP for Finchley and Golders Green for the reason that 2010 General Election and was re-elected in 2015, 2017 and 2019.
He has additionally served as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Courts and Legal Services since September 2022.
But 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 Leader of Barnet Council between 2006 and 2009.