Israeli police arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of attempting to set fire to a Japnika Asian fusion restaurant branch in Haifa, according to an N12 report. The arrest is part of the ongoing Japnika affair, which has seen previous incidents at the same location.
Israeli police have arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of attempted arson at a Japnika restaurant branch in Haifa, according to N12. The arrest is the latest development in what has been dubbed the 'Japnika affair,' a series of incidents targeting the Asian fusion chain. As The Zioneer previously reported, on July 15 police investigated a suspected arson attempt at the same branch that damaged the door. A suspect, Sharon Knovelich, was remanded until Monday. The new arrest suggests the investigation is broadening. The suspect's identity has not been released.
2 developments
- StrongPolice probe suspected arson attempt at Japnika branch in Haifa; door damaged
- DevelopingSuspect in Haifa Japnika arson released to 5-day partial house arrest, banned from three cities
- StrongPolice confirm flammable material canister at scene of Haifa vehicle arson, minor arrested
- DevelopingTruck fire reported in Haifa
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