A man is suspected of setting two fires in Essen on Saturday and then driving a car into two shops. The 41-year-old should be taken into custody.
Essen – After the two fires in Essen with a total of 30 injuries, the 41-year-old suspect is to be brought before the judge this Sunday. A spokesman for the Essen police said this in the morning. The man is suspected of aggravated arson and attempted murder. His motive is still unclear. Background research into the 41-year-old’s environment and witness interviews are currently underway. The police are investigating in all directions.
The man is said to have driven into two stores in a white van on Saturday afternoon and then threatened people with stabbing weapons. However, several men pushed him away with shovels and poles and held him until the police arrived, said the spokesman. This can also be seen on a video. The man was then arrested by the police. According to police information, it is an Essene with Syrian citizenship.
During the fire, two small children were critically injured by inhaling smoke. The police spokesman could not say whether the two children’s lives were still in danger. dpa
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