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Fire on Christmas Eve: police suspect arson

Following a house fire in the district of Rastatt that caused damage of around 150,000 euros, the investigating authorities are assuming arson. A 32-year-old resident of the property in Bischweier is suspected of serious arson, the police announced on Wednesday. He has been admitted to a...

A blue light shines on the roof of a police patrol car. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
A blue light shines on the roof of a police patrol car. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Rastatt - Fire on Christmas Eve: police suspect arson

Following a house fire in the district of Rastatt that caused damage of around 150,000 euros, the investigating authorities are assuming arson. A 32-year-old resident of the property in Bischweier is suspected of serious arson, the police announced on Wednesday. He has therefore been admitted to a psychiatric clinic.

The man is said to have started the fire in an apartment in a company building on Sunday evening. There were no people in the building at the time. He then allegedly drove to Malsch (Karlsruhe district) by car and caused an accident there. He was slightly injured, according to a police spokesperson.

Police statement

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  1. The incident of arson in Rastatt on saint's eve has led to significant criminality-related investigations by the local police.
  2. The arson case in Bischweier, Rastatt, which resulted in an apartment fire and over 150,000 euros in damage, is being handled by the investigating authority in Baden-Württemberg.
  3. On saint's eve, a house fire broke out in Rastatt, with the police suspecting arson as the cause and Fires becoming a concern in the region.
  4. The arson in Rastatt on saint's eve has raised questions about the motive of the 32-year-old resident, who was admitted to a psychiatric clinic after being suspected of arson and causing an accident in Malsch.

Source: www.stern.de

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