Series of Car Fires Near Berlin Prisons Raises Arson Concerns

Police investigate potential links between recent and past vehicle fires near Berlin's Plötzensee prison.

Three cars were set ablaze near the Plötzensee prison in Berlin's Charlottenburg-Nord on Monday evening, with no injuries reported.
The Berlin police are investigating the incidents as suspected arson and are examining possible connections to similar fires in June and September 2024.
Video footage released by the police shows a dark-haired man who may be linked to the fires, and the public is urged to assist in identifying him.
Authorities have increased protective measures for prison staff, including restricting access to vehicle registration and private addresses.
The police union emphasizes the difficulty in preventing such incidents and identifying perpetrators due to the ease of setting vehicles on fire.