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| Hannah Bladon Jerusalem stabbing: Family 'devastated' at attack | |
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| The family of British student Hannah Bladon, who was stabbed to death in Jerusalem, have said they are "devastated" by the "senseless and tragic attack". | |
| Ms Bladon, 20, was attacked on a tram in Jerusalem on Good Friday. | |
| She was studying at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem at the time of her death and had been taking part in an archaeological dig that morning. | |
| Ms Bladon was stabbed several times in the chest and died in hospital. | |
| She was attacked while travelling near the Old City, which was busy as Christians marked Good Friday and Jews celebrated Passover. | |
| A 57-year-old Palestinian man was detained at the scene. | |
| 'Deep sorrow' | |
| Ms Bladon had been taking classes in bible studies, archaeology and Hebrew at the Rothberg International School, part of the Hebrew University, which expressed "deep sorrow" over her death. | |
| In a statement, her family said she was "the most caring, sensitive and compassionate daughter you could ever wish for". |