His assailant was sentenced to 15 years hard labour , despite Bentwich personally advocating for him .
In November 1929 , Bentwich was shot in the thigh by a 17 - year - old Arab employee of the Palestine Police .
Bentwich 's assailant was sentenced to 15 years hard labour , Bentwich Bentwich personally advocating for him .
In November 1929 , Bentwich was shot in the thigh by a 17 - year - old Arab employee of the Palestine Police .