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Averted fire destruction: Successfully thwarted an arson attempt.

Averted fire destruction due to intervention
Averted fire destruction due to intervention

Averted fire destruction: Successfully thwarted an arson attempt.

A 39-year-old man was arrested in Bremen's Neustadt neighbourhood early Thursday morning following reports of suspicious activity on Kornstraße. The arrest occurred at around 3:20 AM, according to Bastian Demann, the contact person from Bremen Police.

The suspect was observed rummaging through a bag near parked cars, and during the arrest, police found flammable liquid and a Molotov cocktail near the arrest site. Additionally, the arrested man was found in possession of latex gloves, a lighter, and a knife.

Following the arrest, a search of the suspect's residence yielded no further incriminating evidence. The criminal investigation into this incident continues, with Bastian Demann available for further inquiries at phone number 0421 362-12114.

The Press Office of Bremen Police can also be contacted for more information. The news was transmitted by news aktuell.

It is important to note that the man was charged with manufacturing an incendiary device. On the scene, police also found a parked bicycle and a bag containing the flammable liquid and Molotov cocktail.

At this time, the name of the 39-year-old man arrested by the police in Bremen has not been released. The public is reminded to report any suspicious activity to the authorities immediately.

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