Attempted Murder Investigation After Homeless Man's Shelter Set Ablaze in Leipzig

A 32-year-old homeless man narrowly escaped injury after unknown assailants set fire to his sleeping area in a Leipzig forest.

Police and prosecutors are investigating the incident as a suspected attempted murder.
The attack occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, October 16, in a forest area of Leipzig-Paunsdorf.
The victim, who was asleep at the time, managed to escape unharmed and noticed several individuals fleeing the scene.
Forensic teams and a fire cause investigator have conducted examinations at the site.
Authorities are appealing for witnesses to come forward with any information regarding the attackers or the incident.