Incoming police chief breaks leg, swearing-in ceremony postponed

Roni Alsheikh tripped going down the stairs at his home; taken to Sheba Medical Center in Tel HaShomer for treatment; Maj.-Gen. Benzi Sau to continue as acting commissioner.
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Incoming police commissioner Roni Alsheikh broke his leg when he tripped going down the stairs at his home in Giv'at Shmuel on Sunday morning.
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As a result, the swearing-in ceremony for the new police chief has been postponed, the police spokesman said.
  • Alsheikh was taken to the Sheba Medical Center in Tel HaShomer, where he was admitted to the Orthopedics Department.
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Roni Alsheikh (Photo: Yariv Katz)Roni Alsheikh (Photo: Yariv Katz)
Roni Alsheikh (Photo: Yariv Katz)
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The 52-year-old former deputy Shin Bet chief was supposed to be sworn in as police chief later this week.
Maj.-Gen. Benzi Sau will continue serving as acting police chief until Alsheikh recovers.
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