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Who pays for the damage caused by arson?

In the attack on Tuesday night in Linz, two vehicles were completely burnt out. Three other cars were severely damaged by the flames.(Bild: Dostal Harald)

After the night-time series of vandalism involving five burnt cars by an anonymous perpetrator in Linz, many people are wondering who is actually liable for such damage. And what options do injured parties have if their car is damaged in an anonymous hit-and-run? Experts provide answers.

Why and above all: who does this? This question is not only being asked by the affected residents of Anastasius-Grün-Straße in Linz, but also by the investigators. As reported, four vehicles belonging to different license holders were indiscriminately set on fire and completely destroyed by an unknown person on Tuesday night.