Overview

• The 44-year-old man set his balcony ablaze at about 03:25, prompting a large-scale response from Aschaffenburg police and fire departments from Stockstadt and Großostheim.
• When firefighters arrived he retreated to the roof and hurled objects, slightly injuring two firefighters.
• SEK officers and specialized negotiators spent hours persuading him to descend, leading to his peaceful arrest around 08:30.
• He was taken into custody without resistance and is now under investigation for arson and dangerous bodily harm.
• Authorities intend to collect his blood for a psychiatric assessment following indications of a mental health crisis.