At the end of a chase between young people and the police, two people were taken into police custody (Illustration. - Olivier Aballain / 20 Minutes

A 31-year-old man was arrested at his workplace in Metz (Moselle) on Monday as well as another man, 20 years old in Strasbourg by the Anti Crime Brigade (BAC). Both are suspected of having set fire to a vehicle in the city of Hohberg in Koenigshoffen, report the Latest News from Alsace . The fire then spread to a second parked vehicle. They also allegedly set fire to an Advent wreath that decorated the door of a dwelling. The events occurred on the eve of New Year's Eve.

The two individuals were identified by video surveillance of the neighborhood. In police custody, the two men acknowledged the facts and explained their attitude by the abuse of "alcohol and stupidity", specify our colleagues. They will be presented to the Strasbourg Criminal Court in immediate appearance.

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