Report: Cop accused of branding Palestinian with Star of David sent to house arrest

The police officer who has been accused of branding a Palestinian suspect with a Star of David mark on his face has reportedly been sent to house arrest amid an ongoing investigation.

According to the Ynet news site, the police officer has also been ordered to stay away from police activity for at least 12 days, following an initial probe by the Police Internal Investigations Department. Ynet suggests that the unusual move points to the strength of the case against the officer and the likelihood that other activities will also be investigated.

Police have said that the mark on the suspect’s face was made by the shoelaces of the police officer.

Arwah Sheikh Ali, a 22-year-old resident of the Shuafat refugee camp, claimed the officers had covered his eyes and bound his hands and feet before branding his left cheek as they violently arrested him at home for suspected drug trafficking. He also told reporters his wife and kids were present.