On 7 th of January 2005 fire discovered in detention room of Dessau Police Station caused death of Mr. Oury Jalloh. Deceased found chained to the wall and floor by his both hands and legs on reminds of burned mattress. It has passed 20 minutes between alarm off and the fire extinguished by fire brigade. Cigarette lighter was produced by policemen as source of ignition.
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