Jerusalem Police Arrest Suspect in Racially Motivated Sukkot Hut Arson
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
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- Jerusalem police arrested a suspect in a Sukkah arson case.
- The suspect is a 52-year-old resident of the Old City.
- Investigators suspect the arson was racially motivated.
- The fire occurred on Agrippas Street during Sukkot.
- Police will seek to extend the suspect's remand.
Jerusalem police have arrested a 52-year-old resident of the Old City on suspicion of setting fire to a Sukkah in the city center during the Sukkot holiday. Investigators from the Lev Habira station believe the act was motivated by racism. The incident occurred last Sunday when police received a report of a fire at a Sukkah on Agrippas Street. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, but the structure sustained damage. Detectives quickly determined the fire was intentional and launched a focused investigation. Rapid intelligence gathering and investigative work led to the identification and arrest of the suspect on Tuesday. Police are expected to request an extension of his remand at the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court on Wednesday to continue the investigation and determine if others were involved.
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