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New police unit to be established to combat violence in sports

6 January 2016, 7:33 pm
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Internal Security Minister Gilad Erdan and Minister of Culture and Sports Miri Regev decide on the establishment of a special police unit to combat violence at sporting events.

Elroy Yadi, who burst onto the field during the Hapoel Tel Aviv-Macabi Tel Aviv Derby game, at the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court on November 4, 2014. (photo credit: Flash90)
Elroy Yadi, who burst onto the field during the Hapoel Tel Aviv-Macabi Tel Aviv Derby game, at the Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court on November 4, 2014. (Flash90)

The unit will gather intelligence in order to prevent violent incidents, during sports games and afterwards.

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