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Bremen Tire-Slashing Suspect Remanded as Insurance Costs Could Rise Citywide

ADAC warns Bremen could be moved into higher regional risk classes after damage to around 260 cars.

Overview

  • A 41-year-old suspect is in pretrial detention after his arrest, with a judge ordering custody due to increased flight risk.
  • Police say roughly 260 vehicles had tires slashed over several nights across multiple districts in the city.
  • A special commission and the Staatsschutz are continuing inquiries into the sequence of events and possible motive, with no motive confirmed.
  • ADAC Weser-Ems says insurers could reclassify Bremen at a higher regional level, potentially increasing premiums for all policyholders.
  • For affected owners, only comprehensive coverage generally applies, and filing a claim can trigger a no-claims downgrade, so paying out of pocket may be cheaper in many cases.