Approach in Leipzig: 40-year-old charged with fire series

Approach in Leipzig: 40-year-old charged with fire series

In Leipzig's Probstheida district, a 40-year-old man will be on trial, who is a suspected arsonist in several fire departments. As the LVZ are reported to him in the apartment block " Lene ”was charged in Lene-Voigt-Straße. The period of tortious acts extends from November 2024 to January 2025, with the first two fires took place on the night from November 6th to November 6th and another on December 2, 2024. The last fire occurred in the night from 30 to January 31, 2025 in a basement room of the apartment building.

The serious allegations are arson and dangerous bodily harm, since several residents were injured by the fires. The total scope of the damage amounts to around 900,000 euros. This information was supplemented by the police as part of its investigation by the specialist commissioner for fire offenses in Leipzig. According to police.sachsen.de suffered massive destruction in the building.

criminal record and detention status

The alleged arsonist is not a blank leaf. He was already convicted of serious arson in 2018. Despite this prehistory, he lives in the same apartment block in which the fires took place. After he was arrested on February 2, 2025 in Dresden, by officials from the police directorate, he was immediately taken into custody. The investigative judge at the Dresden District Court put the arrest warrant in enforcement, and the accused was transferred to a correctional facility.

The investigation is still underway, and the public prosecutor's office has initiated the necessary steps to ensure a clear process process. The indictment is expected to include a thorough examination of the evidence and the questioning of the affected residents that are significantly affected by the fires.

The population of Probstheida is concerned about the incidents and demands increased security measures in residential complexes. The authorities are aware of the severity of the incidents and have announced that they consistently pursue the case. The fires in the "Lange Lene" apartment block are an alarming example of the need for increased vigilance and preventive measures in the city.