Haredi man arrested on suspicion of throwing stone released after innocence proven

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The police asked to extend by five days the detention of a young Haredi man arrested at a protest in Mea Shearim on suspicion of throwing a stone at police officers. His attorney presented a video in court, and according to Maariv he flipped the picture during the hearing. According to Behadrei Haredim, the video proved that it was a different person.

The police representative withdrew the detention request, and the suspect was released immediately without conditions. According to Ynet, the representative said: "I am convinced, we will request his release."