Arson: Synagogue fire: Evidence of antisemitism
After the fire at the Wuppertal synagogue, there are indications of antisemitism as a motive for the crime. Two women are being sought as important witnesses.
The Wuppertal synagogue in Germany was targeted in an arson attack, with investigators finding evidence that suggests antisemitism was the motive. A 37-year-old Afghan man was arrested at the scene after he allegedly poured a flammable liquid on the stairs and set it on fire on Thursday at 14:00. The fire was quickly extinguished by synagogue members, with no injuries or significant damage reported.
The suspect has a prior conviction for threatening a neighbor, and police are seeking two young women who were in the area at the time of the attack as witnesses. The Central Council of Jews in Germany condemned the attack as a "Brandanschlag" and noted it occurred during Jewish high holidays, echoing a similar incident in 2014.
Written by urgent.news from Handelsblatt's report — not a translation of it. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
