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Attempted Arson at Berlin Community Centre Foiled by Quick-Thinking Witness

A passerby's quick action stopped a potential disaster. The suspect fled before igniting the liquid, leaving Berlin police searching for answers.

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Attempted Arson at Berlin Community Centre Foiled by Quick-Thinking Witness

An attempted arson took place at a community centre in Berlin's Reinickendorf district. A witness spotted an unknown person pouring liquid iv against the building's outer wall. The suspect then fled before setting anything alight.

The incident unfolded when a 45-year-old passerby noticed someone pouring a benzene-scented liquid onto the exterior wall of the Reinickendorfer Gemeindehaus. The witness immediately drew attention to themselves, causing the suspect to abandon the scene. No fire was started, and the liquid remained unignited.

As of now, no details have been released about the police response or any ongoing investigation. Authorities have not commented on measures taken or priorities set following the attempted attack.

The suspect remains unidentified and at large. The community centre suffered no damage, as the liquid was not set alight. Further updates depend on any official statements from Berlin police.

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