Brandstifer in the cinema: Krefeld shoots and saves from flames!

Brandstifer in the cinema: Krefeld shoots and saves from flames!

In the night of October 10, 2023, the foyer of a cinema in Krefeld was a dramatic incident in which the police were forced to apply violence to stop a suspected criminal. The emergency services were alerted at around 7:50 p.m. after several emergency calls were received by three parallel fires in the area of Philadelphiastraße. A residential building, a parked car and an office building went up in flames.

The police discovered a suspicious man in the immediate vicinity of the Krefeld main station. When confronting the cinema foyer, the situation of control slipped when the 38-year-old man tried to put a fire. The police officers made use of firearms to prevent further dangers. The suspect was injured and taken to a hospital where he is now being treated.

Details on the suspect

The 38-year-old living in Krefeld has the Iraqi nationality. It is currently still the subject of the investigation whether his actions can be attributed to a certain motif. The first reports suggest that there are no signs of a terrorist background, which at least calms the situation for the residents. Fortunately, nobody was injured in the fires, which is due to the rapid action of the fire brigade and the police.

The criminal police have now taken on the task of examining the circumstances of the incident and possible connections between the various arson. The focus is on the exact course of the actions and the motif of the 38-year-old. The events in Krefeld caused a sensation in the region and the investigation is in full swing. The police recently had to raise the alarm several times to prevent similar incidents.

Overall, this incident shows how important a quick and determined intervention by the police is to ensure public security. The incident could also have measures to improve security precautions in public institutions. Further information and updates for this incident will surely be published in the coming days.

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