Holon resident arrested on suspicion of kicking dog in head, lifting it by throat

A man in his 40s was arrested in Holon on suspicion of abusing his dog by repeatedly kicking it in the head and lifting it by the throat. Police responded to reports, arrested the suspect, and transferred the dog to a municipal veterinarian for treatment.

A man in his 40s was arrested in Holon on Wednesday on suspicion of severely abusing his dog. Police said the suspect repeatedly kicked the dog in the head and lifted it by the throat. Officers from the Holon station responded to reports made to the 100 emergency hotline, spotted the suspect with the dog nearby, and arrested him. The dog was removed from his custody and handed over to the municipal veterinarian for treatment. Police stated they view violence against animals seriously and will continue to take action against suspects. The article also notes a separate indictment filed one week earlier against Lior Saraf, 50, from Kfar Saba, for a severe assault on a female friend and the killing of her dog.