Action in Petah Tikva: Suspect Flees on Motorcycle - Police Open Fire

Central District police arrested a suspect in Petah Tikva after a chase that ended with police firing. The suspect, a Ramla resident in his 20s, was moderately wounded and taken into custody. Police say he endangered lives by fleeing through red lights.

Central District police arrested a suspect in Petah Tikva today (Sunday) after a chase that ended with police firing. The suspect, a Ramla resident in his 20s, was moderately wounded and taken for medical treatment. According to police, the suspect endangered lives by fleeing through intersections on red lights and committing life-threatening traffic offenses. Officers were forced to fire at him to subdue him and complete his arrest. Police will request a court extension of his remand tomorrow. The incident began following a report of a stolen motorcycle; officers spotted a motorcycle that aroused their suspicion and asked the rider to stop for inspection.