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Arson attack in Schwerin: 24-year-old sets tram on fire!
A 24-year-old man set himself on fire in a Schwerin tram. After the arrest, he was taken to the Lübeck hospital.
Arson attack in Schwerin: 24-year-old sets tram on fire!
On Sunday morning, June 29, 2025, there was a frightening incident on a tram on Wismarschen Straße in Schwerin. A 24-year-old man, identified as Algerian, entered the train with a beer bottle containing an unknown liquid. A short time after boarding, he set himself and the interior of the tram on fire, causing great excitement and terror among the passengers. The background to this shocking act is still unclear, so the police assume it was a serious case of arson. NDR reports that the criminal police have already started the investigation.
The police reacted quickly to the disaster. The fire was extinguished with a fire extinguisher within a very short time, which probably prevented anything worse from happening. Nevertheless, the 24-year-old suffered burn injuries and was taken to a special clinic for burn injuries in Lübeck for treatment. Measures taken on site led to the suspect's preliminary arrest. The material damage to the tram amounts to around 3,000 euros, according to current reports from Press portal confirm.
Background to arson
An analysis of police-recorded cases of arson in Germany shows that such incidents have not decreased in recent years. A significant number of cases were recorded between 2014 and 2024, indicating an ongoing problem. According to a study by the Federal Criminal Police Office Statista was published, arson is a serious issue that not only endangers property but also puts lives at risk.
The police in Schwerin will do everything in their power to investigate the background to this worrying incident. The population is required to be vigilant. Even if such arsons are isolated events, they highlight potential dangers that can never be completely ruled out in our society. This Sunday in Schwerin, a besieged tram became the scene of horror, but thanks to the police's quick response, nothing worse happened.