Suspected arson attack on historic church of St. Viktor in Dülmen, Germany

POL-COE: Dülmen, Bült/Brand in Kirche St. Viktor
The place of the fire in the anteroom. – Photo: Polizei Coesfeld

Yesterday, Wednesday, there was a fire in an anteroom of St. Victor’s Church in Dülmen. The police have not ruled out arson and are now looking for witnesses. At around 2.20 pm, a woman noticed the fire. The fire brigade had already extinguished the fire by the time the police arrived. Two wooden doors and the wall in the anteroom were damaged. The police are now investigating how the fire was started and are asking for information by calling 02594-7930. They also ask the woman to contact them at the telephone number given above.

https://www.presseportal.de/blaulicht/pm/6006/4812443