Man in Weilerswist threatened with arson - police intervene!

Man in Weilerswist threatened with arson - police intervene!

On Tuesday, January 28th, a 30-year-old man from Weilerswist was taken into custody by the police after asked the municipal administration for money. When this was refused to do so, he threatened to set vehicles on fire. The incident that the regulatory office called onto the schedule required the quickest possible action.

To prevent further crimes, the emergency services temporarily took the man into custody. After an assessment by a doctor and in cooperation with the regulatory office, he was finally taken to the psychiatric department of a hospital. In this tense Situation, the need for quick intervention by the authorities can be seen in order to avert potential dangers.