Shai (Shomron-Yehuda) police during the night (Sunday-to-Monday 18 Adar) arrested a number of minors, residents of Modi’in Illit suspected of taking part in an attack against a number youth who reside in the community.

Police launched an investigation after the victim filed a complaint. Police report that a search of the homes of the suspects turned up knives and other instruments believed used in attack. The minors are detained for question and were still in custody on Monday afternoon. It is unclear if they will be released on bail or remanded.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)