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

Israeli 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 teenager cursed at the complainant and threw socks at her along with other suspects. The suspect was released under restrictive conditions.

Israeli police detained a 15-year-old minor for questioning on Tuesday morning, suspected of assaulting a 24-year-old woman on a bus in 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 teenager, along with other suspects, started cursing at the young woman. Subsequently, they allegedly threw socks at her in an act intended to humiliate her. Officers from the Bnei Brak-Ramat Gan station collected evidence that led to the suspect's identification. She was detained for questioning on suspicion of assault and an offense motivated by racism or hostility toward a public group. Following her questioning, the minor was released under restrictive conditions, and the investigation into her case continues.