After a series of car fires in the south of Duisburg, the police have arrested a suspect. An arrest warrant is pending against the 37-year-old for multiple completed crimes Arson say police and prosecutors. The suspect is in custody. Thanks to meticulous investigation and witness information, the man was identified in his apartment and arrested. During the subsequent house search, investigators seized potential evidence, according to police. The evaluation is ongoing.

Police and firefighters attended numerous car fires in southern parts of the city during the night from Monday to Wednesday Duisburg disabled. About 16 vehicles caught fire or were damaged. No one was injured.

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