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Man arrested after setting fire to pro-Palestinian camp in Munich

German authorities have detained a man who set ablaze a pro-Palestinian protest camp in Munich, the German News Agency dpa reported.

The incident has been described as an “anti-Muslim” crime.

On Thursday night, the 26-year-old man set fire to stands, posters and flags in front of the camp using fuel, said the public prosecutor’s office on Friday.

The damage caused to the camp is worth hundreds of euros, according to the police.

No injuries were reported.