Israeli police arrested a 36-year-old man suspected of assaulting a French nun in Jerusalem, authorities said Wednesday, as concerns grow over rising attacks targeting Christians in the region.
In a statement, police said it had received a report on Tuesday about an assault on a nun in East Jerusalem.
"After an extensive search, the suspect, 36, was located and arrested by police officers,” the statement said.
Police said that the suspect has been referred for investigation on suspicion of a racially motivated assault.
Police are set to request the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court later Wednesday to extend his detention.
