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One arrested after multiple arsons in Copenhagen's Tingbjerg
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One arrested after multiple arsons in Copenhagen's Tingbjerg

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Police arrested one person in connection with multiple arson incidents in Tingbjerg, Copenhagen, over two consecutive nights.
  • The incidents involved setting fire to garbage containers and firing fireworks, with police present since early Monday morning.
  • This follows a night of unrest on Sunday, during which police shot a 22-year-old man during a pursuit in the same area.

Copenhagen police arrested one individual after a series of arson attacks and disturbances in the Tingbjerg neighborhood. The incidents, which occurred over two consecutive nights, primarily involved setting fire to garbage containers and the use of fireworks.

He is suspected of setting fire to containers.

— Nicolai UllitsNicolai Ullits, duty officer at Copenhagen Police, stated the reason for the arrest.

Police responded to the first reports of fires shortly after 1 a.m. on Monday. While two young people were detained and one was arrested, authorities have not disclosed the age of the arrested suspect. The fires are currently under control.

In connection with the incidents that have occurred over the past two days, we have experienced that garbage containers have been set on fire at two addresses.

— Nicolai UllitsNicolai Ullits, duty officer at Copenhagen Police, described the extent of the fires.

These events follow similar disturbances on Sunday night. During that incident, garbage containers, vehicles, and a building were set ablaze. Police described those events as "gross mischief" that escalated due to police presence in the area on Saturday. During that Saturday encounter, police shot a 22-year-old driver during a pursuit. The man was hospitalized and is in stable condition. He was later remanded in custody for 18 days.

gross mischief

— PolicePolice described the events of Sunday night.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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