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Young Children Vandalize Buses in Holon Using Emergency Hammers
Police in Holon have investigated several minors aged 10 to 12 on suspicion of vandalizing seven buses. The incident occurred on October 2, 2026, at a parking lot near the city's Ice Arena, adjacent to Peres Park.
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What happened
- 01Police in Holon investigated several minors aged 10 to 12 for vandalizing seven buses on October 2, 2026.
- 02The suspects allegedly stole emergency hammers and a fire extinguisher from one parked bus to damage the others.
- 03The vandalism took place at a parking lot near the Holon Ice Arena, adjacent to Peres Park.
- 04Detectives from the Holon youth division identified the suspects following a report from a bus company representative.
- 05The children were questioned at the police station alongside their parents and released under restrictive conditions.
- 06Under Israeli law, the parents of the minors will be held legally responsible for their children's actions.
The investigation began after a representative from the bus company reported to police that a group of youths had entered a parked bus. The suspects allegedly stole emergency hammers and a fire extinguisher from the vehicle, and then used the hammers to smash the windows of seven other buses parked at the site.
Detectives from the youth division of the Holon police station identified the young suspects. The children were brought to the police station with their parents, questioned under caution, and subsequently released under restrictive conditions. Under Israeli law, the parents will be held responsible for their children's actions. The Israel Police emphasized that they take vandalism of public property seriously and will continue to pursue those involved.
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