Fire outside Church in Salzkotten
At about 9:00 pm on April 24th, a passerby discovered a burning wastepaper bin at the side entrance of the Marienkirche. Together with another witness, they managed to put out the fire before serious damage occurred. The container was destroyed and matches were found nearby. At the end of March, visitors to the church had discovered and extinguished a prayer book burning inside the church.
In a nearby park, two teenagers were found lighting a piece of paper with matches. Police began an investigation.
Sources: Presse Portal and Radio Hochstift