Man Arrested for Allegedly Setting Wife on Fire in Tram

gera, east germany - A 46-year-old man is apprehended for suspected tram attack on wife with fire in Gera, East Germany. Investigation ongoing.

Man Arrested for Setting Wife on Fire

A 46-year-old man was arrested in Gera for allegedly setting his wife on fire in a tram. The incident took place on Sunday.

Suspect Surrenders

The man surrendered to the police according to Bild. The police are investigating the case as attempted murder.

Victim's Condition

The victim, a 46-year-old woman, sustained life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to the hospital by helicopter.

Tram Incident

• Passengers activated the emergency stop as the man set the victim on fire.
• The tram driver used a fire extinguisher to put out the fire.
• The perpetrator fled after the incident as the doors opened automatically.

Police Investigation

The police immediately suspected the woman's husband, a man from Georgia, to be the perpetrator. The suspect's apartment has also been searched as part of the investigation.