BREAKING NEWS

Cops remand Irish tourist accused of church stabbing attempt

By JPOST.COM STAFF

APRIL 25, 2010 08:17

Police on Sunday extended the remand of the Irish tourist who is suspected of having tried to stab a police officer at Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulcher by ten days.

The tourist allegedly drew a knife as priests and a policeman were walking among visitors at the holy site at closing time and requesting that they leave. Police said he threatened the visitors and tried to stab the policeman, who retaliated with pepper spray.

When the tourist attempted to run away, the policeman shot and arrested him.

France arrests teen after he said he wants to die a 'martyr' at Olympics

By REUTERS

04/24/2024 08:50 PM

Spain PM Sanchez says he is suspending public duties to "reflect"

By REUTERS

04/24/2024 08:41 PM

US to name former UN official as new Gaza aid envoy

By REUTERS

04/24/2024 07:33 PM

Iranian rapper who took part in Mahsa Amini protests sentenced to death

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF