Minor Suspected in Attempted Arson at Aarhus Building Housing Mosque

Danish police are investigating a serious arson attempt at a building in Aarhus that houses a mosque. Authorities suspect a minor of pouring gasoline in multiple locations within the building and attempting to set it ablaze. The incident occurred last week on Nørre Allé.

Officers responded to a break-in report early Tuesday morning and discovered the gasoline and evidence of an attempted ignition. The investigation led police to a juvenile suspect on Monday. However, because the individual is below the age of criminal responsibility in Denmark, no criminal charges will be filed, and the suspect cannot be prosecuted or detained.

Instead, social authorities have been informed about the case. Police have not released details about the suspect's age or other identifying information. The minor has been interviewed, and the investigation is ongoing. "We still need to clarify the motive and the course of events, so there is still a lot of work ahead of us. We have taken a big step forward, but we need to put more pieces together before we have a complete picture of the case," said investigation leader Flemming Nørgaard in a press release.

Police have stated they will not share further details due to the ongoing investigation.

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We still need to clarify the motive and the course of events, so there is still a lot of work ahead of us. We have taken a big step forward, but we need to put more pieces together before we have a complete picture of the case.