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Berlin police arrest suspect after two arson attacks on woman’s used car

A woman’s car was torched twice in Berlin—now police have a suspect in custody. What connects the attacker to his victim?

This image is taken during the night time and in this image we can see the vehicle and in the...
This image is taken during the night time and in this image we can see the vehicle and in the background we can see the fire.

Car of Woman Set on Fire Twice? Man Under Investigation - Berlin police arrest suspect after two arson attacks on woman’s used car

A 42-year-old man has been arrested in connection with two arson attacks on a woman's car in Berlin. The incidents took place in the Oberschöneweide district on 10 December 2025. Police are investigating the case as criminal damage by fire. The first attack happened on Sunday morning, setting the front of the 41-year-old woman's used car alight. Two other vehicles were also damaged in the same incident. Later, the woman's car was targeted again. Officers arrested the suspect at his apartment in Neu-Hohenschönhausen. They confiscated clothing and a mobile phone during the search. Reports suggest the man and the victim know each other, though police have not confirmed their relationship. The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities treating the case as deliberate arson. The 31-year-old suspect is now under formal investigation. Police continue to gather evidence, including items seized from his home. No further details about the motive or relationship between the suspect and victim have been released.

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