Swiss police arrest man for pouring petrol on synagogue

Swiss police said on Sunday they have arrested a man with mental health issues for allegedly dousing a synagogue in the city of Zurich with petrol.

According to the Zurich municipal police’s initial investigations, the 32-year-old Swiss national “acted alone and no extremist motives have been put forward” for the attack.

The suspect spilt petrol at the synagogue’s entrance on Saturday evening, before being surprised by a member of the Jewish place of worship’s security services.

After the man fled the scene on foot, the police launched a manhunt for the suspect, arresting him early on Sunday morning.

The police added that the suspect “appears to be mentally disturbed.”