Police are investigating a suspected arson attack after Conservative MP Mike Freer’s office in north London was set ablaze on Christmas Eve.

A fire broke out at the rear of the North Finchley and Golders Green MP’s constituency office at around 7pm last night.

Emergency services responded to the scene, where no individuals were found to be inside the building.

The Met Police have now confirmed they are investigating the fire, stating they believe it could have been caused ‘deliberately’. 

Speaking to the BBC, Mr Freer confirmed that the fire specifically occurred at the rear of the premises. 

Police are investigating a suspected arson attack after Conservative MP Mike Freer’s office in north London was set ablaze on Christmas Eve

Speaking to the BBC , Mr Freer confirmed that the fire specifically occurred at the rear of the premises

A fire broke out at the rear of the North Finchley and Golders Green MP’s constituency office at around 7pm last night

He added, ‘The police and fire brigade were on the scene in minutes and have been incredible in their response.’ 

In a statement, a Metropolitan Police spokesperson described the fire as being located in a shed outside the Ballards Lane office.

It continued: ‘The cause of the fire is under investigation as it is believed it may have been started deliberately. There have been no arrests.’

Pictures shared to social media show Metropolitan Police and LFB vehicles at the premises on Sunday evening.

Pictures shared to social media show Metropolitan Police and LFB vehicles at the premises on Sunday evening

The Met Police have now confirmed they are investigating the fire, stating they believe it could have been caused ‘deliberately’

Images taken today show the extent of the fire damage at the office

Burnt out windows at the rear of Conservative MP Mike Freer’s office in Ballards Lane

Former banker Mr Freer has been Conservative MP for Finchley and Golders Green since the 2010 General Election and was re-elected in 2015, 2017 and 2019. 

He has also served as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Courts and Legal Services since September 2022. 

But he previously worked for several fast-food chains, including Pizzaland, Pizza Hut and KFC, before he switched to a management job in the financial sector.

He also served as Leader of Barnet Council between 2006 and 2009.