Israel police 'arrest Mossad spy on training exercise'

A trainee spy for Israel's secret service agency Mossad was arrested by Tel Aviv police while taking part in a training operation, media reports say. The young trainee was spotted by a female passer-by as he planted a fake bomb under a vehicle in the city. He was only able to persuade police he was a spy after being taken in by an officer for questioning on Monday. The authorities have refused to comment on the story although Israeli media outlets have expressed their surprise.