Football: Arson attack on Israel team offices, say police
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Supporters of Beitar Jerusalem cheer for their team during a match against Maccabi Umm el-Fahm at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem on Jan 29, 2013. Israeli police say the team's offices were set on fire in an apparent arson attack, a day after four fans were charged with anti-Muslim chanting at the game. -- PHOTO: REUTERS
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israeli police say the offices of the Beitar Jerusalem football team were set on fire in an apparent arson attack. The attack comes a day after four fans were charged with anti-Muslim chanting at a recent game.
Police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld says the attack early on Friday left extensive damage to the administrative offices next to the team's training field. No one was hurt and the police are searching for suspects.
The attack also comes after police announced it would begin deploying undercover units and beefing up police presence at games to track down those fans involved in racist chants.
Beitar Jerusalem has fans known for being hostile to Muslims and Arabs.
