Someone tried to set fire to the main entrance of the police station on Mathildelaan in Eindhoven on Friday night. According to a 112 correspondent, the perpetrator emptied a bottle with a flammable liquid at the revolving door around an hour and set it on fire.
The fire was quickly spotted and quickly brought under control. According to the 112 correspondent, the fire raged briefly but fiercely. The glass of the revolving door is blackened on both sides.
Clear camera images
Immediately after the arson, police officers went in search of the perpetrator in the area. The suspect was not found, but according to the police there are clear CCTV images of the perpetrator.
The bottle that the suspect emptied was found near the entrance. This has been secured by the police and is being investigated for traces.