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Two Arrested After Violent Brawl in Ofakim
Two people were arrested after a large stone-throwing brawl involving reckless driving and an electric chainsaw broke out near a construction site in Ofakim, police said.
Footage from scene
Police said Sunday evening that two people were arrested following a large brawl near a construction site in the southern city of Ofakim.
Dramatic footage filmed by a local resident shows cars driving recklessly around a traffic circle while individuals involved in the fight threw stones at one another. In one clip, a participant appears to be carrying an electric chainsaw. No injuries were reported in the incident.
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In the video, the woman filming from her home can be heard reacting as the clash unfolded below. āOh my God, they started an intifada here,ā she said. āWhat a mess, oh my God,ā she added as a pickup truck was seen speeding through the traffic circle. āLook at that, look at the stones theyāre throwing at each other. Oh my God, they came with an electric chainsaw.ā
Police said an investigation was opened after the incident, which occurred earlier in the day. Officers who arrived at the scene detained six suspects for questioning on suspicion of involvement.
According to police, the investigation determined that the altercation stemmed from a dispute between families from the nearby town of Arara. At the conclusion of questioning, two suspects were arrested. Authorities said they intend to bring the suspects before the Beersheba Magistrateās Court on Monday and request an extension of their detention.
Editorās Note:
This article is based on official police statements and eyewitness footage recorded by a local resident. The investigation remains ongoing, and the suspects are scheduled to be brought before the Beersheba Magistrateās Court for a detention hearing.
