On April 7, a Nissan Leaf was completely destroyed by fire in Kyiv, belonging to a 67-year-old doctor, with police now investigating the suspected arsonist.

Source: Kyiv police

Details: According to Araik Kochakdamyan, head of the Holosiivskyi police department, the suspect is a 36-year-old resident of Kirovohrad region.

Direct quote: "The suspect arrived in the capital with a prepared canister of gasoline. While near the vehicle owned by the 67-year-old doctor, he doused it with a flammable substance and set it on fire. After the car ignited, the perpetrator attempted to flee but was apprehended nearby".

Details: Police arrested the arsonist, confiscating a lighter and a canister of flammable substance from him. Currently, they are investigating the motives behind the crime.

Additionally, it was established that during his escape, the suspect used force against a witness and began to threaten him.

Investigators, under the guidance of the Holosiivskyi District Prosecutor's Office, have charged him with criminal offenses under part 2 of Article 194 (intentional destruction of another's property by arson) and Article 129 (threat of murder) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

Currently, a decision is being made regarding the preventive measure for the suspect. He faces up to ten years in prison for his actions.

Background:

• The Kyiv police received information about a car on fire near the "Olympiiska" metro station. An investigative team, emergency services, and security police promptly responded to the call.
• Firefighters quickly contained the blaze, and with the help of alert citizens, police apprehended the man who set the car on fire.