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Hagen: 18-year-old arrested for attempted murder after arson attack
An 18-year-old woman has been placed in custody following a brutal attempted murder in the Hagen-Helfe district of Germany. On the evening of Thursday, September 17, 2026, a 67-year-old man was attacked in a green area.
According to police reports, the suspect allegedly poured a flammable liquid on the man and set him on fire following a dispute. The victim, who is reportedly in a wheelchair, sustained severe burns and was transported to a specialized clinic, where he remains in critical condition.
The suspect initially fled the scene but was later apprehended by authorities in Münster. On Saturday, September 19, a judge issued an arrest warrant for attempted murder, and the woman was transferred to a correctional facility. Investigations into the motives and circumstances of the attack are ongoing.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] A warrant for attempted murder was issued against the 18-year-old suspect. newsflash24.de · www.news-on-tour.de · www.wz.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The incident reportedly followed a dispute in a green area. www.wz.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] An 18-year-old woman is suspected of pouring flammable liquid on a 67-year-old man and setting him on fire in Hagen-Helfe. newsflash24.de · www.news-on-tour.de · www.wz.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] The suspect fled the scene but was later apprehended in Münster. newsflash24.de · www.wz.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The 67-year-old victim is in critical condition and fighting for his life in a specialized hospital. newsflash24.de · www.news-on-tour.de · www.wz.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] The attack occurred on the evening of Thursday, September 17, 2026. newsflash24.de · www.news-on-tour.de