Indictment filed against 17-year-old from Ofakim for throwing stun grenade

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A 17-year-old from Ofakim is accused of throwing a stun grenade toward a yard where a birthday party was being held. According to Arutz Sheva, about 20 people were celebrating in the yard. According to the indictment, the teen threw the grenade in order to scare those present, and fled the scene. According to Arutz Sheva, the partygoers suffered ringing in the ears and anxiety.

According to Israel Hayom, the Southern District Prosecutor's Office filed a prosecutor's statement against the minor, a resident of Ofakim, and the incident took place on October 16. The minor was arrested on the day of the incident, and his detention was extended several times during the investigation. According to the police, evidence was gathered against him. According to Kikar HaShabbat, there are two young children in the house.