Extremism - Trial for arson attack on Ulm synagogue begins
More than two years after the arson attack on the synagogue in Ulm, the trial of a 47-year-old man is due to begin on Thursday (8.30 a.m.) at the regional court of the city in Baden-Württemberg. The accused Turk is charged with, among other things, attempted aggravated arson.
According to the Stuttgart public prosecutor's office, the man allegedly spread petrol along a wall of the synagogue in June 2021 and set fire to it for suspected anti-Semitic motives. There were no people in the building at the time of the crime. The act left scorch marks on the façade and soot stained a window.
After the crime, the man fled to Turkey and, according to the public prosecutor's office, he was arrested at the beginning of July when he re-entered Germany. Politicians had condemned the attack and announced better protection for Jewish institutions.
The trial for the arson attack on the synagogue has been scheduled for four dates and a verdict could be reached at the end of January.
Statement from the public prosecutor's office
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- This incident triggered a strong response from the local Jewish community, raising concerns about the growing instances of anti-Semitic extremism in Baden-Württemberg.
- The arson attack on the Ulm synagogue was a stark reminder of the need for increased protection and understanding of Judaism in public spaces.
- The public prosecutor's office in Baden-Württemberg emphasized that the investigation and trial pressure them to diligently scrutinize every aspect of the criminal processes related to extremism and religious intolerance in the region.
- Despite the critical state of affairs affecting synagogues and Jewish institutions, the Ulm community remained steadfast in their dedication to preserving their religious traditions and promoting interfaith harmony in Baden-Württemberg.
Source: www.stern.de
