Man suspected of setting fire to judge's car remanded to custody

The suspect will remain in custody for one month because of the risk of his committing the same or a more serious offence, the court said without revealing the identity of the suspect or the judge.

The incident occurred in central Osijek on 9 April between 5 and 6 am. The judge's BMW X6 car burned down and the damage is estimated at €30,000. A vehicle parked next to it was also damaged.

According to unofficial sources, the suspect is the judge's neighbour and the arson was motivated by a a poor relationship between the neighbours.