Brutal arson attack in Gera: Husband flees after attacking wife!

Brutal arson attack in Gera: Husband flees after attacking wife!

A frightening crime occurred on Sunday morning in Gera, Thuringia. A 46-year-old Georgian poured a flammable liquid on his wife in a tram and set her on fire. According to reporting by exxpress.at The cruel attack took place around 10 a.m. on tram line 3, which runs between Bieblach-Ost and Lusan/Zeulsdorf. Passengers immediately pressed the emergency button, causing the tram to stop and the driver to intervene with a fire extinguisher. The 46-year-old woman was flown to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The police are currently looking for the suspected perpetrator, Tengizi Kakiashvili, and have released a mugshot. There is a risk that he poses a threat to the public. The background to the crime is still unclear, but it is suspected that the man may have had a motive of jealousy, as stated in a report by infranken.de is mentioned. At the time of the incident, police were unsure exactly what liquid was used, but it was initially believed to be gasoline. The investigation is ongoing.

Urgent intensive search for the suspect

The police have launched extensive search measures to catch the fugitive perpetrator. The woman's husband was wearing a black work jacket and a black cap at the time of the crime. After the incident, a large number of officers were sent to the tram, where they secured the tracks and the scene of the fire. Initial reports describe that soot and black spots can be seen on the train, underlining the dramatic events. The police warn that the person they are looking for could be dangerous and ask the public not to attempt to arrest themselves.