Saxony: investigators without new knowledge about the arson attack

Bautzen (dpa/sn) - After the arson attack on a planned refugee accommodation in Bautzen last Friday, according to the State Criminal Police Office, there is still no new information about the perpetrators.

Saxony: investigators without new knowledge about the arson attack

Bautzen (dpa/sn) - After the arson attack on a planned refugee accommodation in Bautzen last Friday, according to the State Criminal Police Office, there is still no new information about the perpetrators. The press office was also unable to provide any information on Tuesday about the exact amount of damage. It will continue to be determined at full speed, it said.

On Friday, unknown persons smashed the windows of the former hotel and set it on fire. Several people in the building were unharmed. Since Friday, the police counter-terrorism and extremism center has been investigating serious arson.

This week, the first refugees were to receive quarters in the former "Spreehotel". The district of Bautzen wants to provide information on how to proceed on Wednesday.