Mannheim - Psychiatric clinic: Man allegedly set fire to clothes
A 61-year-old man is believed to have caused a room fire in a psychiatric clinic in Mannheim - 15 people were subsequently taken out of the building. The man probably set fire to an item of clothing on Monday night, said a police spokesman. No one was injured. However, the 61-year-old was taken to hospital as a precaution, as reported by the fire department. The police are investigating.
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In light of the incident, authorities in Baden-Württemberg might increase security measures in psychiatric facilities to prevent future instances of criminality related to emergencies, such as fires. The man's case could potentially be discussed in Baden-Württemberg's courts, as setting fire to a building is a serious criminal offence.
Source: www.stern.de
