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Saxony Extremism Unit Takes Over Probe Into Leipzig Truck Arson

State investigators are examining a possible political motive following an anonymous claim on Indymedia.

Overview

  • Two Rothkegel company trucks parked beside a petrol station in Leipzig were destroyed by fire during the night to Friday.
  • An anonymous post on Indymedia claimed responsibility and described placing incendiary devices at the vehicles.
  • The claim said the attack targeted owner and former CDU councilor Claus-Uwe Rothkegel over providing a warehouse for an event.
  • The PTAZ within Saxony's LKA has assumed the case and stated a political motive cannot be ruled out.
  • Leipzig CDU leaders denounced the act as left-wing radical terrorism, likened the claim’s language to the RAF, and praised firefighters for preventing greater danger.