OREANDA-NEWS The suspect in the arson attack on an apartment building in Munich committed suicide, he had a backpack with explosives that needed to be defused, according to a press release from the Munich police.

"According to preliminary data, the suspect committed suicide in the area of Lake Lerchenau. He had a backpack with an explosive device with him, which must first be defused," the document says.
The police continue to work on neutralization in the area of the crime scene, as well as in the area where the deceased suspect was found. As a precautionary measure, the surrounding area has been cordoned off. Police measures may last until the evening, law enforcement officers noted.