Jerusalem police report four suspects have been taken into custody in connection with the mugging of a minor in the center of the city. The four suspects were taken into custody on Tuesday evening.

The youths are suspected of trying to mug a 15-year-old using pepper spray. The victim sustained light injuries from the pepper spray and received medical attention.

The arrests were made within a few hours of the attack. The suspects are Arabs from the eastern capital, ranging in age from 16 to 18.

(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem/ Photo Credit: Police Spokesman Unit)