Investigation update on the "Apartment Fire Witness Sought" case - culprits taken into custody
In the small town of Ückendorf, Gelsenkirchen, Germany, an arson case has taken a significant turn. On August 13, 2025, a fire broke out in an apartment on Braunschweiger Straße, causing widespread concern and investigation by local authorities.
The resident of the affected apartment is a 24-year-old individual. Following an extensive investigation by the Gelsenkirchen Police, an arrest warrant was issued, and on August 20, 2025, the suspect was found in Heinsberg and taken into custody.
Two children accompanying the woman were placed in the care of the youth welfare office in Heinsberg. The public prosecutor's office in Essen requested an order for pretrial detention, and the 24-year-old is to be transferred to a detention facility.
The investigation into this arson case began immediately after the incident on August 13, 2025. Further details about the case can be found in the article published on our website at 17.49 Uhr on August 14, 2025. For inquiries regarding the case, please contact the Gelsenkirchen Police at +49 (0) 209 365-2011, via email at [email protected], or visit their website at https://gelsenkirchen.polizei.nrw/.
The public prosecutor's office responsible for cases in Essen is the Staatsanwaltschaft Essen, which is organized into various departments with specific jurisdictions. For more information about departmental responsibilities and contact details, please visit the official communications of the Staatsanwaltschaft Essen.
The arson case on Braunschweiger Straße in Ückendorf remains an ongoing investigation, with the 24-year-old resident in custody. We will continue to follow this developing story and provide updates as they become available.
