Fires in Essen: The suspect should be in custody

After the two fires that occurred in Essen, resulting in 30 people being injured, the 41-year-old suspect is scheduled to appear before a judge on Sunday. This was stated by an Essen police spokesman in the morning. The man is suspected of arson and attempted murder. His motive remains unclear. Background research into the 41-year-old’s environment and interviews with witnesses 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. The spokesman said that a number of men pushed him away with shovels and poles and detained him until the police arrived. This can also be seen on the video. The police then arrested the man. According to police information, the citizen Isini holds Syrian citizenship.

During the fires, two young children were seriously injured due to smoke inhalation. The police spokesman was unable to determine whether the lives of the two children were still in danger.