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Five youths taken into custody for fire-raising

Five youths have been taken into custody, on probably grounds aggravated arson after the blaze at the station in Hässleholm in August.
Hässleholm • Publicerad 2 oktober 2019
The fire broke out in a warehouse on 14th August. Right from the start the police suspected arson.
The fire broke out in a warehouse on 14th August. Right from the start the police suspected arson.Foto: Victor Lindstammer

The suspects, aged between 15 and 20, were taken in for questioning on Wednesday and in the afternoon they were taken into custody.

The fire broke out in Hässleholm on 14th August, when a large warehouse was completely destroyed. The fire was next to the railway tracks, which also sustained considerable damage.

The police have questioned more than 100 people in the investigation. The suspects will be questioned further. The prosecutor will decide before Friday if the suspects should be arrested.

The fire caused considerable damage to the nearby railway. Rail traffic stood still for ten days.
The fire caused considerable damage to the nearby railway. Rail traffic stood still for ten days.Foto: Tommy Svensson
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