Archive photo
Photo: Ohad Zwigenberg
Dozens of Haredim attack police in Jerusalem
Overnight Thursday, dozens of ultra-Orthodox in the capital attack a police vehicle; two officers are mildly injured, and one arrest is made; the Israel Police promise to locate those involved.
Dozens of Haredim attacked Israel Police officers overnight Thursday in Jerusalem after a report was received of a hullabaloo in the neighborhood. One police officer was treated at the sign for minor injuries and another who didn't feel well was brought to the hospital.
Haredim protesting in Jerusalem (Archive photo: Ohad Zwigenberg)
The Jerusalem District Police reported that the dozens of ultra-Orthodox gathered around the police car and threw objects at the car, puncturing one of the tires. Additional police forces were called to the scene to disperse the crowd. One of the Haredim was arrested.
The police released a statement reading, "We take a serious view to harming police officers and cars and any attempt to disturb police work, which functions to provide service to the public and maintain order and security. The police will act with determination to locate all those involved in the incident and ring them to justice."
