Brand in Liesing: Police investigated about possible arson!

Brand in Liesing: Police investigated about possible arson!

The Viennese police and the fire brigade were called to a burning car in Porschestrasse in Liesing on the night of Sunday. krone.at reports that the affected area was cordoned off in a large scale, while the fire brigade moved in with several emergency vehicles and quickly brought the fire under control. The circumstances of the incident reveal the suspicion of intentional arson.

Specialists from the State Criminal Police Office discovered a bottle with a strong benzinga see near the wreck, which supports the presumption of a targeted arson attack. In addition, a witness, who observed the scenery, reported that the side window of the vehicle was hit, indicating that the car was previously opened. An adjacent car was also damaged by the heat of the fire. The police started the investigation and are working intensively to find the perpetrators.

arson in Vienna and their backgrounds

arson is a serious problem in Austria, with around 700 cases that are displayed annually. This number is alarming, especially since 23 percent of cases are recorded in Vienna. According to orf.at , only about every fourth of these cases can be clarified, which leads to damage in the millions. More than half of the perpetrators made is younger than 25, which points out that young people in particular play a role in this problem.

The motifs for arson are diverse. About 35 percent of the incidents of children and adolescents who play fire or want to damage something will be caused. In 27 percent of the cases, there are spontaneous actions in the affect, often to attract attention. A quarter of arsonists intends to damage private individuals or organizations out of hatred or revenge, while 13 percent of deeds are linked to criminal acts, such as insurance fraud.

The current incident in Liesing could thus be part of a major problem that presents the city and its security authorities with great challenges. The police therefore investigate with high pressure to grasp the perpetrator and prevent further arson.