Man arrested for deliberate arson at Hotel Reina Cristina in Algeciras
The National Police arrested a 30-year-old man as the suspected perpetrator of a fire deliberately set at the Hotel Reina Cristina in Algeciras with 206 guests inside.
Arrested for starting fire at Reina Cristina with 206 guests inside
The National Police have detained a 30-year-old man with a police record in Algeciras as the suspected person responsible for a fire endangering the lives of people at the Hotel Reina Cristina, according to cadenaser.com.
The incident occurred on 30 June at 6:30 in the morning, when the fire broke out inside the establishment. At that time there were 206 people staying at the hotel.
Police intervention made it possible to evacuate all occupants without any serious personal injuries being recorded.
Investigations by the Scientific Police and the UDEV II concluded that the fire had been deliberately set. Subsequent inquiries led to the identification and location of the suspect, who has been placed at the disposal of the judicial authorities.
Source: Google News ES — Crime (es)