Brand attack on Munich's police rider relay: damage in the millions!

Brand attack on Munich's police rider relay: damage in the millions!

In the night of May 22, 2025, a considerable arson attack on the site of the police equestrian relay in Munich, Riem. According to reports from tz.de was triggered at 3:15 am and caused considerable damage. A total of six emergency vehicles were on fire, with four vehicles suffering a total damage. According to initial estimates, the property damage amounts to one million euros.

The fire brigade had their hands full in the morning and was able to extinguish the fire around 3:50 a.m. Fortunately, the horses remained intact because they could be evacuated in time. In this context, the criminal police have taken over the investigation and focuses on the possibility of arson. As Spiegel.de possibly in connection with a series of similar incidents in and around Munich.

Investigations and previous incidents

The "Rhaet" investigation group has been active since August 2023 and is devoted to a number of arson attacks that concentrate on radio masts, train systems and other infrastructures. This latest development arouses memories of an incident in January 2023, in which 23 police cars burned in Allach-Untermenzing, which caused damage of almost two million euros.

statistics from the Federal Criminal Police Office show a worrying trend in arson in Germany. In the period from 2014 to 2024, numerous cases were recorded by the police. According to an overview of Statista has increased in recent years, which has been the importance of the current investigation underline.

The authorities call up the population for help to prevent further damage and to hold those responsible for accounting. The protection of facilities and the associated preservation of public security are now in the top priority.