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Berlin – The vehicle belonging to Julian Reichelt, editor-in-chief of the news portal ‘Nius’, was destroyed by fire in the early hours of Friday morning in Berlin-Charlottenburg. Police have confirmed the incident as a case of intentional arson.
Details of the Incident
According to official reports, the fire was reported by a passerby at 2:07 a.m. The Berlin Fire Department was promptly dispatched to the scene and successfully extinguished the blaze. No injuries were reported, as the vehicle was parked at the time of the incident.
While local police confirmed the arson, they did not immediately release the identity of the vehicle’s owner. However, Julian Reichelt publicly addressed the incident later that morning through his news portal.
Reichelt Alleges Targeted Attack
Reichelt described the destruction of his vehicle as a “targeted attack” and an “attempt at intimidation against new independent media that stand against left-wing extremism.” He suggested that the perpetrators may have specifically tracked and identified his car before carrying out the act.
Ongoing Investigation
Due to the possibility of a politically motivated crime, the investigation has been transferred to the State Security Department (Polizeilicher Staatsschutz) of the Berlin State Criminal Police Office (LKA). As of Friday afternoon, there were no concrete leads regarding the identity of the perpetrators or a specific motive, and the investigation remains active.
This incident has drawn attention to the security of media figures in the capital. Further updates are expected as the State Security Department continues its forensic analysis and review of surveillance footage from the surrounding area.
Source: Morgenpost
