He didn't want to delay his wedding by a year. So he set the school's control room on fire instead.
The Incident
A 21-year-old man in Egypt's Menoufia province set fire to the control room of a school after learning his fiancée, a student there, was going to fail an examination. According to the country's prosecutor general, no one was injured in the fire, though the school's principal's office and administration block were damaged, and student records were destroyed.
The Motive
The man told police he feared having to postpone his wedding if his fiancée had to repeat the school year as a result of failing the exam.
The Arrest
The man fled the scene and attempted to hide at his home, but eyewitnesses were able to describe his appearance and location to police, leading to his arrest.
FAQ
Why did the man set the fire?
He said he feared his wedding would be delayed if his fiancée failed her exam and had to repeat the school year.
Was anyone hurt in the fire?
No injuries were reported, according to Egypt's prosecutor general.
How was he caught?
Eyewitnesses provided police with a description of him and his location, leading to his arrest.