Deliberate arson in Basel commercial building – man remanded in custody
Following a fire in a Basel commercial building, a 35-year-old Swiss national is in custody. Investigators suspect arson.
Deliberate arson in Basel commercial building – man remanded in custody
A fire broke out in a Basel commercial building on Wednesday evening. Investigators from the Basel-Stadt public prosecutor's office suspect the incident was a deliberate act.
Through their investigations, they identified a suspect. One day after the incident, the cantonal police arrested a 35-year-old local resident. The public prosecutor's office requested his remand in custody.
At the time of the incident, several people were in the building. All were able to leave the building in time, and there were no injuries. The exact circumstances of how the fire started and the background to the alleged act remain unclear. Criminal police are conducting further investigations.
Source: 20 Minuten
Source: 20 Minuten