Teen Arrested After Stone-Throwing Spree at Jerusalem Vehicles
Translated & summarized from Makor Rishon by baba
Jerusalem police arrested a 17-year-old on Thursday evening suspected of throwing stones at vehicles entering the city. The suspect was apprehended after a chase through alleys, with additional stones found in his possession. Police are continuing to search for a second suspect who fled the scene. The teen was taken for questioning, and authorities will decide on further legal action.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A 17-year-old was arrested in Jerusalem for allegedly throwing stones at vehicles.
- The arrest followed a chase through alleys after the suspects fled police.
- Additional stones were found in the suspect's pockets.
- Police are searching for a second suspect who escaped.
- The incident occurred on the main road entering the capital.
Jerusalem police on Thursday evening arrested a 17-year-old suspect believed to have thrown stones at vehicles entering the capital, endangering drivers. The incident began when police received an urgent report of two individuals throwing stones at cars on the main road into the city. Patrol officers from the Jerusalem District Special Patrol Unit (Yasam) responded quickly, arriving at the scene within minutes. Upon arrival, officers spotted the two suspects, who then fled into the alleys of the area, initiating a chase. During the pursuit, officers apprehended one suspect, a minor from Ein Naqquba, finding additional stones in his pockets that were allegedly prepared for further attacks. The suspect was taken to the "Lev HaBira" police station for questioning. A decision on whether to seek an extension of his detention will be made after his interrogation. Meanwhile, police forces are conducting extensive searches to locate and arrest the second suspect who escaped.
