Suspected arsonists of Ticino asylum center arrested
Published: Friday, Jan 12th 2024, 11:10
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Following the fire at the asylum center in Novazzano TI, the police have arrested two people. The two Algerian asylum seekers, who both lived at the center, are suspected of arson.
One of the two men is 27 years old, the second said he was 17 years old, according to the cantonal police on Friday. Medical examinations are currently being carried out to determine the exact age of the man.
The fire in the asylum center broke out shortly after midday on Thursday. According to initial findings, the fire spread from a mattress to a room on the first floor.
The fire remained confined to this room and was extinguished by the fire department. As a precaution, six people were taken to hospital with mild smoke inhalation.
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