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16-Year-Old Named Suspect After Arson at Hochheim School

Police estimate about €200,000 in damage and have closed the building for an ongoing criminal probe into the cause.

Overview

  • A deliberately set fire was found on a school toilet and firefighters quickly extinguished it, forcing a full evacuation and suspension of classes.
  • Emergency medical teams treated twelve people at the scene for smoke exposure and panic-related complaints; no life-threatening injuries were reported.
  • Local police have identified an unnamed 16-year-old as the suspect and returned the minor to a guardian after carrying out on-site measures.
  • Authorities estimate roughly €200,000 in material damage and have sent students home while the school remains closed for safety checks and repairs.
  • Criminal investigators are probing motive and whether the suspect is a pupil, and any legal steps will follow juvenile procedures given the suspect’s age.