The alleged attack targeted a property “owned by a Ukrainian” and is believed to have been “carried out on behalf” of a Russian-linked group, Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard. Rose, of Croydon, south London, and Asmena, of no fixed address, are both accused of aggravated arson. Co-defendant Dylan Earl, 20, is accused of orchestrating arson attacks on behalf of the Wagner Group. Jake Reeves, 22, from Croydon, is accused of aggravated arson and accepting cash knowing it was from a foreign intelligence service. Nii Mensah, 21, of Thornton Heath, south London, is charged with aggravated arson.

Source: The Star August 03, 2024 17:26 UTC