Far-left claim responsibility for arson attack linked to new Tesla plant in Berlin

German police are investigating a suspected arson at a Berlin construction site. Fires ignited early Tuesday, damaging cranes and train signalling cables. A far-left extremist group claimed responsibility, citing protests against the expansion of a Tesla factory.

The construction firm Strabag is building a freight yard for Tesla, which involves clearing large areas of forest. Tesla plans to double the factory's capacity to one million cars annually, despite local opposition.

Musk has faced criticism in Germany for supporting the far-right AfD party. Protests have included treehouses set up by activists and demonstrations by environmentalists.