15-year-old detained on suspicion of trying to bring flares into Holon derby

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Holon station police detained a 15-year-old boy on suspicion of trying to bring two flares into the Toto Stadium in the city before the derby game. Officers arrested him when the two flares were hidden on his body.

The boy, a Maccabi Tel Aviv fan, was arrested before the start of the basketball derby between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel Aviv, which was the Winner Cup final. Police said the boy was taken to the Holon station for questioning.

Holon station police have not yet detailed the continuation of the questioning. Until it is completed, it is not known whether indictments will be filed against the boy.