Tory MP Mike Freer’s office hit by suspected arson attack

Police are investigating a suspected arson attack at the office of North London Conservative MP Mike Freer.

A fire broke out at the rear of the North Finchley and Golders Green MP’s constituency office at around 19:00 on Christmas Eve.

The Met Police confirmed it is investigating the fire.

Mr Freer told the BBC the fire happened at the rear of the premises and no one was in the building at the time of the incident.

He continued: “The police and fire brigade were on the scene in minutes and have been incredible in their response.”

London Fire Brigade (LFB) confirmed the fire started in a shed outside the office before spreading to the rest of the building.

An LFB spokesperson said: “An external shed was destroyed by fire. Part of the first, second and third floors of the property were also damaged by the blaze.”

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