An Arab suspect in custody in Jerusalem Arson Incident – 7 people injured [PHOTOS]



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A police investigation was launched this weekend in Jerusalem as a result of an alleged arson attack on a building of the HaNevi Street & im in the capital that serves as motel, department spokesman reported to media on Sunday morning, 17 Menachem Av.

United Hatzalah and MDA responded to the scene early Friday morning, while people were trapped in the building. MDA reports that a total of seven people were injured in the fire, some taken to Shaare Zedek, including a man in his thirties in serious condition with burns and smoke inhalation.

Shaare Zedek hospital officials two children remain in intensive care. The father was transferred to the burn unit of Tel Hashomer Hospital

According to the report, a suspect has already been detained as a result of intensive police efforts over the weekend , which led to his arrest. A second suspect was arrested Sunday morning, according to the report, suspected of conspiring to commit a crime.

A suspect is a 22-year-old Arab resident of the eastern capital. He is scheduled to be arrested Sunday in a local court. A motive for his alleged actions is not reported. The investigation continues.

( YWN Israel Bureau – Jerusalem )

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