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Arson in Leibertingen: 22-year-old in custody for Molotov attack!
In Leibertingen (Sigmaringen district), a 22-year-old was taken into custody after an arson and Molotov cocktail attack.
Arson in Leibertingen: 22-year-old in custody for Molotov attack!
On the night of October 22nd to 23rd, 2025, a suspected incident of arson and attack with Molotov cocktails occurred in Leibertingen, a town in the Sigmaringen district. A 22-year-old man was taken into custody for these crimes. Details about the incident are explosive, and investigations by the public prosecutor's office and the State Criminal Police Office are in full swing.
The early Thursday morning incident began with a vehicle fire reported at 1:30 a.m. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire in a parked car, but that wasn't enough: During the extinguishing work, a dangerous incident occurred when a Molotov cocktail was thrown in the direction of the police officers and a firefighter. Fortunately, this explosive exploded a few meters away on the street, causing no injuries. Another throw went towards a residential building, but did not explode and was extinguished in time, as wochenblatt-news.de reports.
Arrest and investigation
Investigators found graffiti at the crime scene where the Molotov cocktails were thrown, the contents of which were not disclosed. Information led the officers to the suspect's apartment, which was searched on October 24th. There they came across several incriminating objects that suggested the 22-year-old was involved in the crime. The alleged perpetrator was arrested on Friday evening while visiting friends and has been in custody ever since.
The charges against him include attempted murder and aggravated arson. An arrest warrant was issued by the Hechingen district court on October 25th. The suspect is currently not providing any information about the allegations. The public prosecutor's investigation does not rule out a politically motivated background to the crimes, which makes the situation even more explosive, as zeit.de also states.
Fortunately, there were no injuries, which must be seen as a significant stroke of luck given the seriousness of the allegations. The situation remains tense, with many in the community wondering: What will happen next? The investigation will continue in the coming days and the police are appealing for information that could help clarify the case.