Investigation
A series of fires after the Lorenz memorial demonstration – nine defendants
After several vehicle fires in Oldenburg, there are nine suspects. It was not clear whether there was a connection with demonstrations commemorating Lorenz’s killing.
Prosecutors are investigating nine suspects because a number of vehicles were burned in Oldenburg. The investigation is not complete and the number of suspects may change, a prosecutor’s spokesman said. “Nordwest-Zeitung” previously reported.
Parked vehicles, including a carriage, were burned in the vicinity of two demonstrations in April and May in memory of Lorenz, who was killed by police gunfire. No injuries. The prosecutor emphasized that it was still unclear whether the arson was related to the demonstration.
21-year-old Lorenz was shot on the eve of Easter Sunday. The prosecutor’s office has charged a 27-year-old police officer with negligent homicide.
dpa
