Lower Franconia - Suspicion of arson: man in custody
Following the fire in a terraced house in Werneck, Lower Franconia (district of Schweinfurt), the police are investigating one of the residents. The man is in custody on suspicion of aggravated arson, the police and public prosecutor's office announced on Thursday.
He was brought before a judge on Saturday. According to initial investigations, the suspect is said to have started a fire in the roof truss of the house. Investigations into the background are continuing.
According to the police, the fire on December 27 caused damage in the low six-figure range. No one was injured, but the house was initially no longer habitable. The neighbors, however, were reportedly able to return to their homes.
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- The incident in Werneck, Lower Franconia, has drawn the attention of the Bavarian authorities, as the suspect hails from this neighboring state.
- The public prosecutor's office in Bavaria is closely monitoring the progress of the investigation, given the serious nature of the allegations and the severe consequences of arson.
- The neighboring district of Bavaria, known for its picturesque terraced houses and low crime rates, hopes that this isolated incident of criminality will not tarnish its reputation.
- The case of the suspect in Werneck has sparked heated discussions in local forums and online communities, with some calling for stricter measures against arson and related crimes.
Source: www.stern.de
