Brand attack in Bernau: 25-year-old after fire devil in custody!

Brand attack in Bernau: 25-year-old after fire devil in custody!

Bernau, Deutschland - On Saturday morning, a 25-year-old alleged arsonist was arrested by the police in Bernau in the Barnim district. According to initial information, a total of six cars burned, with the damage to property estimated at around 150,000 euros. Initial investigations clearly indicated arson, which resulted in the suspect's arrest. This is already known to the police for previous fire offenses and lives as a homeless person in the region.

When arresting, which may have been used to ignite the fire. The man partially admitted the actions, which could make the prospect of rapid clarification of the motif. A judge at the District Court of Eberswalde then rejected him, while the investigation continued ( rbb24 ).

background to arson

The police were able to arrest the suspect in the immediate vicinity of the fire location. As the local reporting emphasizes, the suspect has long been known and decided to question the crime in a psychological context. Investigators are now required to clarify the background and the exact motive for arson ( MAZ Online ).

arson is a serious problem in Germany, as statistics of the Federal Criminal Police Office show. According to a survey, countless cases of arson were recorded by the police between 2014 and 2024, which underlines the urgency of the investigation in Bernau. The phenomenon of arson remains a relevant topic in crime statistics and requires continuous attention from the security authorities ( Statista ).

While the investigation is progressing in Bernau, it remains to be seen which information about the background of the deeds displayed becomes known. The police are much due to identify both the circumstances of the arson and possible further suspects.