Mayor of Jerusalem Nir Barkat stopped a terrorist, who had seconds earlier stabbed a 27-year-old Jew in Tzahal Square.
“I was driving my car near Tzahal Square when suddenly my team saw the terrorist near us with a knife,” Barkat said. “Both myself and my bodyguard immediately jumped out of my car, my guard drew his weapon and we held the terrorist until police arrived, and immediately took care of the casualty who fortunately was lightly injured.”
Police spokesman Mickey Rosenfeld confirmed to NBC News that an 18-year-old Palestinian was arrested by the police. “Police force are on heightened alert in Jerusalem after the attack. The Palestinian is being questioned by the police,” Rosenfeld said.
The 27-year-old Jew was taken to hospital and is lightly wounded.
Stabbing attack at tzahal square, central Jerusalem by Palestinian. Suspect arrested at scene with knife. Jewish man injured moderately.
— Micky Rosenfeld (@MickyRosenfeld) February 22, 2015Stabbing incident took place near Minicipality area. Arab suspect in late teens arrested. Religious jew in 20's injured taken to hospital.
— Micky Rosenfeld (@MickyRosenfeld) February 22, 2015Police units at scene of stabbing attack. Investigation into attack continues. Extra security patrols in and around the center of Jerusalem
— Micky Rosenfeld (@MickyRosenfeld) February 22, 2015Mayors security Guard apprehended terrorist. Injured jewish man taken to shareh tzedek hospital for medical treatment.
— Micky Rosenfeld (@MickyRosenfeld) February 22, 2015
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