Israeli police officers inspect the scene of the attack in Petah Tikva.
Israeli police officers inspect the scene of the attack in Petah Tikva.
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At least eight injured by attacker in Petah Tikva

Alleged gunman arrested by police

Jerusalem CNN  — 

A Palestinian man went on a shooting and stabbing attack Thursday at a marketplace in the Israeli city of Petah Tikva, wounding at least eight people, Israeli authorities say.

The alleged gunman, a 19-year-old from the West Bank, was caught by members of the public and arrested by officers, according to police spokeswoman Luba Samri.

Police call the assault a terrorist incident. Petah Tikva is in central Israel, just east of Tel Aviv.

Emergency crews said they treated eight wounded people. Seven were listed as lightly injured; one was listed as moderately injured.

One of the injured people is being treated in a hospital for stab wounds.

This is a developing story.