Police arrest 18-year-old suspect in stabbing of 16-year-old in Haifa

Police arrested an 18-year-old Haifa resident on suspicion of stabbing a 16-year-old boy earlier this week, according to Israeli media reports. Police are expected to request an extension of his detention.

The arrest comes in the wake of the stabbing of a 16-year-old boy in Haifa earlier this week. The suspect, an 18-year-old resident of the city, was taken into custody. Police are expected to request a court extension of his detention as the investigation continues.

3 developments

1. 4 hours ago · 18:23 · 6 AugLatest

   Haifa court extends suspect's remand by five days.

2. 11:54 · 6 Aug

   Police to request remand extension for the 18-year-old suspect.

3. 11:53 · 6 Aug

   Police arrest 18-year-old suspect in stabbing of 16-year-old in Haifa

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