Overview

• Three cars were set ablaze near the Plötzensee prison in Berlin's Charlottenburg-Nord on Monday evening, with no injuries reported.
• The Berlin police are investigating the incidents as suspected arson and are examining possible connections to similar fires in June and September 2024.
• Video footage released by the police shows a dark-haired man who may be linked to the fires, and the public is urged to assist in identifying him.
• Authorities have increased protective measures for prison staff, including restricting access to vehicle registration and private addresses.
• The police union emphasizes the difficulty in preventing such incidents and identifying perpetrators due to the ease of setting vehicles on fire.