Unidentified individuals set fire to a planned refugee shelter in Klotzsche, and police are seeking witnesses to provide information.
In the small hours of Saturday morning, an incident unfolded in Klotzsche, a district of Dresden, Germany. Unknown individuals attempted to set fire to a refugee shelter on Alexander-Herzen-Straße. The fire was started by pouring flammable liquid from the facade to the fence, but thankfully, it extinguished itself before reaching the building.
The incident has been taken over by the police's counter-terrorism and extremism unit, who have cordoned off the area and are securing evidence. The police are seeking witnesses, and anyone who saw something is urged to contact the Dresden Police Directorate at (0351) 483 22 33.
The attack has been widely condemned by politicians. Dresden's Building Mayor Stephan Kuhn described the act as "cowardly and racist." He wrote on X that "Violence is not an opinion." Stephan Kuhn also expressed hope that the perpetrators will be caught soon.
Minister President Michael Kretschmer tweeted that such xenophobia and hate have no place in society. Numerous politicians have also spoken out against the act, expressing their solidarity with the refugee community and their support for the authorities in their investigation.
In response to the incident, Stephan Kuhn announced plans to increase security measures at refugee shelters in Dresden. The demonstration that took place on Saturday evening on site was aimed at setting an example against right-wing hate and agitation.
As the investigation continues, the identity of the individuals responsible for the attempted arson remains unknown. For the most accurate and updated information, we recommend checking recent news reports from credible German news outlets or official police statements concerning such an incident.
The police's counter-terrorism and extremism unit is investigating the arson attempt on a refugee shelter in Klotzsche, Dresden, which has been widely condemned by politicians. Dresden's Building Mayor, Stephan Kuhn, has announced plans to increase security measures at refugee shelters due to the incident and has urged witnesses to contact the Dresden Police Directorate.
