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BERLIN – A violent incident in the Berlin-Nikolassee district has resulted in the arrest of a 24-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder and sexual harassment. The suspect allegedly poured a flammable liquid over an 18-year-old man and set him on fire following a dispute.
Details of the incident
The incident occurred on Friday evening when the 18-year-old victim was walking with a 17-year-old female companion. According to preliminary police reports, the 24-year-old suspect approached the pair and allegedly began sexually harassing the young woman. This led to a verbal dispute between the two men, which quickly escalated into a physical confrontation.
During the altercation, the suspect reportedly doused the 18-year-old with an unidentified flammable liquid and ignited it. While authorities are still investigating the exact circumstances of how the flames were extinguished, a police spokesperson noted that the victim was wearing a jacket at the time, which may have helped contain the immediate spread of the fire.
Hospitalization and investigation
Emergency services were alerted to the scene and transported the 18-year-old victim to a hospital. He sustained burns to his hand and torso. His current condition has not been disclosed, but he remains under medical care.
Police officers apprehended the 24-year-old suspect in the immediate vicinity shortly after the attack. The suspect was taken into custody, and police stated that he was scheduled to be presented before a magistrate on Saturday to determine if he will remain in pre-trial detention.
The investigation into the case is ongoing, with forensic teams examining the scene in Nikolassee. Authorities are working to establish the full sequence of events and clarify the nature of the accelerant used in the attack.
Source: dpa, Berlin Police
