A man has been detained suspected of arson after five fires in five days on Stora Essingen in Stockholm. A villa was completely destroyed in the early hours of Monday, April 27. Police have increased their presence on the island during the investigation.
Five fires occurred on Stora Essingen in western Stockholm over five days, raising fears of a pyromaniac. A villa was completely destroyed in a fire in the early hours of Monday, April 27, but no one was injured. Earlier fires affected rubbish, a recycling container, a grill, and a car, according to police.
A man was detained suspected of arson following the villa fire, the Prosecutor's Authority press service told Aftonbladet. Earlier on Saturday, police confirmed a person had been apprehended. “It is a person who is of interest in the investigation of the recent fires on Stora Essingen,” says police spokesperson Robert Sannerdahl (or Sennerdal) to DN and TT.
Police conducted a major investigation and increased their presence on the Essinge islands after the fires. “During the investigation work that police have conducted, information has emerged pointing towards a specific person, who has appeared particularly interesting for the investigation,” says Robert Sennerdal to TT.
The investigation continues.
