Gas station threat: man wants to set people on fire – arrested!

Gas station threat: man wants to set people on fire – arrested!

On Friday evening, November 8th, 2025, there was a threatening incident in a gas station on Siegfriedstrasse in Berlin-Lichtenberg. A 38-year-old man who loudly threatened to set several people on fire that evening was arrested by police. The alarm was raised around 5:45 p.m. when emergency services were called to the location. Witnesses reported the man's aggressive attitude, which posed an immediate threat.

The emergency services from police section 34 arrived at the crime scene just a short time later. The suspicious man was pulled out of the sales area by officers and brought to the ground outside the gas station. He was handcuffed and there was a strong smell of gasoline when he was arrested. The man also had injuries to his neck area that required immediate medical treatment. It was not possible to communicate with him before his arrest.

Health and legal consequences

When he was arrested, it turned out that the 38-year-old was wanted. Due to his health condition, he required immediate medical attention and was taken to hospital in an ambulance. After consulting with a specialist, he was admitted to a psychiatric ward where he is being treated as an inpatient. The investigation into the incident is ongoing and is focusing on both the motive and the man's personal background.

The incident not only worried residents in Lichtenberg, but also raised questions about safety in public facilities. The police cannot currently provide any conclusive information about the man's motive, but note the intensity of the danger and the rapid intervention of the emergency services as the central point. The event once again illustrates how important preventive measures and quick action are in threatening situations.

For further updates and information on the ongoing investigation, police headquarters are expected to release updates. For information about similar incidents, see here.