Court extends remand of suspect Sharon Knovelich in Japnika arson attempt

N12 reports that the court extended the detention of Sharon Knovelich, a 28-year-old Kiryat Ata resident arrested on suspicion of the arson attempt at the Japnika branch in Haifa. The suspect was previously arrested earlier today.

Earlier today, The Zioneer reported that police arrested a suspect in the arson attempt at the Japnika branch in Haifa. N12 now identifies the suspect as Sharon Knovelich, 28, from Kiryat Ata, and reports that his detention was extended in court. The arson attempt, which damaged the branch's door, is part of a series of attacks on the convenience store chain. The investigation is ongoing.

3 developments

1. 12:46 · 19 JulLatest

   Remand extended until Monday.

2. 11:56 · 19 Jul

   Court extended the suspect's remand.

3. 11:37 · 19 Jul

   Suspect arrested in arson attempt at Japnika branch in Haifa

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