Seven charged with attempted murder of Berlin homeless man

Seven young migrants have been charged with attempted murder in Germany after they allegedly tried to set a homeless man alight on Christmas Day.

According to the police, a 21-year-old believed to be the main perpetrator was arrested near his home immediately after CCTV pictures of the incident in Berlin were released and the remaining six of the suspects aged between 15 and 18, surrendered to the police. 

The victim, who was attacked in an underground station, was sleeping on a bench under sheets of paper when he was set on fire.

SOURCE: BBC NEWS