Curses and socks on a bus: 15-year-old suspected of racially motivated assault

Israel Police detained a 15-year-old minor for questioning on suspicion of assaulting a 24-year-old woman on a bus in Ramat Gan, allegedly motivated by racism. According to the suspicion, the girl cursed at the complainant and threw socks at her along with other suspects. The suspect was released under restrictive conditions.

Israel Police detained a 15-year-old minor for questioning this morning (Tuesday) on suspicion of assaulting a 24-year-old woman on a bus in the city of Ramat Gan, allegedly motivated by racism. According to a police statement, the investigation was opened following a complaint filed in August, leading to the identification of the main suspect. Details of the investigation indicate that the incident began when the girl, along with other suspects, started cursing at the young woman. Subsequently, according to the suspicion, they threw socks at her in an act intended to humiliate her. Officers from the Bnei Brak-Ramat Gan station collected findings and evidence that led to the identification of the suspect. She was detained for questioning on suspicion of assault and an offense motivated by racism or hostility toward a public group. Following the investigation, the minor was released under restrictive conditions, and the investigation into the matter continues.