In the heart of Eschweiler, a bustling area near Aachen in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, a shocking event took place around nine months ago – an explosion in a fashion store left a significant footprint. Today, the trial against the two store owners, a father and son duo, commences at the Aachen District Court. The pair faces 13 counts of attempted murder, 15 counts of grievous bodily harm, and charges of particularly serious arson.
The charges stem from an ominous plan the two men allegedly concocted. According to prosecutors, the 22-year-old son poured accelerant into the commercial and residential building, subsequently setting it ablaze to create the illusion of an explosion, possibly due to a gas leak, ultimately covered by insurance.
The catastrophic explosion shattered windows, brought down walls, and sparked a fire, leaving several residents in the nearby apartments fighting for their lives. Over 200 rescuers rushed to the scene to manage the aftermath, and the property damage reportedly exceeded two million euros.
Once arrested, the men, of German and Iraqi nationalities, were immediately detained. If found guilty, they could spend several years behind bars or even face life imprisonment, a strong message against such acts of violence and destruction.
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