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Teen Arrested for Allegedly Attacking Democrats Activists in Shoham
A 19-year-old resident of Moshav Hadid was arrested on Wednesday evening on suspicion of assaulting political activists from the Democrats party in Shoham. The suspect, who was riding a scooter, allegedly spat at the activists and attacked them using a wooden stick and a helmet.
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What happened
- 01A 19-year-old resident of Moshav Hadid was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly attacking Democrats party activists in Shoham.
- 02The suspect, riding a scooter, reportedly spat at the activists and struck them with a wooden stick and a helmet.
- 03Police officers from the Rosh Ha'ayin station apprehended the suspect shortly after the incident following a search.
- 04Authorities plan to request an extension of the suspect's detention at a courthouse on Thursday.
- 05The Democrats party blamed the Israeli government for fueling rising violence against its activists ahead of the elections.
- 06The Israel Police stated they will show zero tolerance toward violence and law-breaking.
Police officers from the Rosh Ha'ayin station in the Central District responded to the incident, conducted a search, and apprehended the suspect shortly after the assault. The suspect was taken in for questioning, and the Israel Police stated that they plan to request an extension of his detention at a courthouse on Thursday.
The Democrats party condemned the attack, stating that the level of violence against the party, its activists, and its assets continues to rise daily ahead of the elections. The party blamed the Israeli government for fueling the violence and demanded that the Israel Police take full responsibility for ensuring free elections and protecting citizens. The Israel Police emphasized that they will act with zero tolerance towards anyone who chooses to break the law.
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