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Drama in Schwerin tram: man sets himself on fire!
A young man set himself on fire in a Schwerin tram. He is on trial for mental health issues.
Drama in Schwerin tram: man sets himself on fire!
A dramatic situation occurred on June 29th in Schwerin when a young man tried to set himself on fire on a tram. This frightening event led to legal proceedings against the accused, who had to appear before the Schwerin regional court on November 3, 2025. Loud n-tv The man, who was born in 2001, may have acted in a state of paranoid schizophrenia. This could lead to permanent placement in a psychiatric facility.
Before the incident, the accused had already injured himself in a bar, which is why he wanted to go to the doctor with a cut. After treatment at the Helios Clinic, he went to a nearby gas station where he filled a beer bottle with gasoline. An alert employee at the gas station recognized the danger and pressed the emergency button after the accused had taken out about 0.2 liters. A short time later he got on a tram that was stopped by the police - a truly frightening scenario!
A frightening moment
On the tram, the accused actually set fire to his leg, which had been doused with gasoline, resulting in a fireball. Fortunately, a plexiglass panel prevented the fire from spreading further. A police officer, who has experience in Afghanistan as an ex-soldier, quickly retreated and was uninjured. Another police officer was able to extinguish the flames on the accused and in the entrance area of the train.
In an initial assessment, a fire expert explained that the gas station employee's quick reaction was able to avert the worst consequences. Investigators rule out an act of terrorism and assume an exceptional psychological situation. The accused, who already has a previous conviction for theft, has been in custody since this incident.
Procedure and consequences
The coming days will be crucial for further legal action. A total of four further hearing dates have been scheduled until the end of November as the court wants to thoroughly examine all aspects of the case. The material damage to the tram is estimated at around 10,000 euros.
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