Is it Germany's turn?
Over the past three days, 47 parked cars have been set on fire in Berlin. Police point to the actions of the radical left, and the mayor is asking for the public's help.
247 with international agencies – After the wave of violence that spread across the United Kingdom, a series of acts of vandalism is worrying Germany. Twelve cars were damaged during the early hours of Thursday in Berlin. This is the third night of arson attacks on parked vehicles in the German capital. Most of the incidents occurred in the upscale Charlottenburg district. Since Tuesday, 47 cars have been burned. This year, the number has jumped to 300 vehicles, most of them luxury cars.
Police attribute these actions to the radical left. The attacks have increased in recent weeks. Officers believe this may be linked to the recent London riots and the regional elections in Berlin, which will be held on September 18th.
The mayor-governor of Berlin, the Social Democrat Klaus Wowereit, appealed to citizens to report any suspicious activity to the police.