After the two serious arsons with many injuries at the weekend in Essen, a child is still on the scene Intensive care unit treated. The investigators did not provide any further information about the condition of the victims, citing the protection of personal rights. Immediately after the crime on Saturday, the emergency services said that two small children were in mortal danger. The children inhaled smoke from the fire, which damaged their lungs.
According to the investigation, a 41-year-old armed with a machete set two apartment buildings on fire and then drove a delivery truck into two grocery stores. He was arrested.
Separation from ex-wife as a possible trigger
The alleged perpetrator is now in custody for aggravated arson and attempted murder. After the crime, the police announced that the man was Fires probably wanted to kill people who would have supported his ex-wife. North Rhine-Westphalia Interior Minister Herbert Reul (CDU) said the man may not have been able to cope with the separation from her.
The 41-year-old’s lawyer, however, said there were signs of delusions in the man. The accused is a Syrian citizen.
Police are appealing for witnesses to help with investigations
Overall, that speaks for itself police There are now 35 injuries caused by the crime. So far there have been reports of 31 injuries. The two apartment buildings are still uninhabitable. At the same time, the police appealed to witnesses of the attack to contact investigators and help clarify the matter.
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After the two serious arsons with many injuries at the weekend in Essen, a child is still on the scene Intensive care unit treated. The investigators did not provide any further information about the condition of the victims, citing the protection of personal rights. Immediately after the crime on Saturday, the emergency services said that two small children were in mortal danger. The children inhaled smoke from the fire, which damaged their lungs.
According to the investigation, a 41-year-old armed with a machete set two apartment buildings on fire and then drove a delivery truck into two grocery stores. He was arrested.
