Krefeld Arson Suspect Deemed Security Risk Following Attempted Cinema Fire

A 38-year-old Iranian man, previously under surveillance, was shot by police after allegedly attempting to start a fire in a Krefeld cinema.

The suspect, identified as a security risk, had been living near a police station in Krefeld since April after resurfacing following a decade of evasion.
Authorities had previously flagged the man for the 'Periskop' program, aimed at identifying individuals with potential for serious violence.
His criminal history includes prior convictions for violent offenses and attempts to seek asylum in multiple European countries under various identities.
Police intervention occurred when the suspect allegedly poured gasoline in a cinema and attempted to ignite it, resulting in him being shot and hospitalized.
The suspect's deportation is complicated by lack of valid travel documents and Iran's requirement for voluntary departure declarations.