As of: March 6, 2024, 1:02 p.m
By: Felix Herz
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A 15-year-old student is accused of setting fire to a gymnasium in Swabia.
The fire caused damage of over 100,000 euros.
Neu-Ulm – A teenager aged 15 is suspected of having caused a fire in a sports hall in Swabia, in which a craftsman was injured.
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Major property damage, one person injured – students are likely to face problems
According to police information from Wednesday, March 6th, the fire in the hall in Neu-Ulm at the end of February resulted in estimated damage of over 100,000 euros.
The 56-year-old craftsman suffered smoke inhalation while trying to put out the fire.
It is believed that the suspected arsonist was present in the hall during school hours.
The police are investigating a 15-year-old student for serious arson and bodily harm.
The teenager was initially released.
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The 15-year-old basically admitted the crime to investigators, according to a police spokesman.
“There is no deeper motive.” The teenager is now being investigated for serious arson and bodily harm.
In the course of the investigation, additional evidence must be analyzed and witnesses must be interviewed, among other things.
The young suspect was temporarily released.
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