West Bank & Jerusalem
Israeli police reopen investigation into pepper-spray attack on boy
West Bank & JerusalemGraphic: Times of Palestine
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Israeli police have reopened an investigation into the pepper-spraying of a nine-year-old Armenian Christian boy in Jerusalem, Middle East Eye reported. The force had previously closed the case despite security footage capturing the assault.
Details of what prompted the reopening were not disclosed. The initial closure of the investigation drew criticism over the handling of the incident involving the child.
