In Bat Yam, a youth beat up a grandfather picking up his grandson from school

In Bat Yam, an 18-year-old youth was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a man who was picking up his grandson from school. The conflict arose due to a traffic jam. The victim sustained minor injuries. The suspect was brought to court for an extension of his detention.

In Bat Yam, an 18-year-old youth was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a man who had come to pick up his grandson from school. According to the investigation, the cause of the conflict was a traffic jam: the young man demanded that the grandfather move his car, but he explained that he could not get through due to the congestion on the lane. The suspect arrived at the scene on an electric scooter. After the man's explanations, the youth allegedly struck him in the face and upper body. The incident occurred on October 7 around noon on Nili Lane in Bat Yam. As a result of the attack, the man sustained injuries to his face and upper body. He required medical attention, but his condition was assessed as mild. Officers from the Bat Yam police station arrived at the scene. They interviewed the victim, collected evidence, and conducted investigative actions that led to the identification of the suspect. The youth was arrested on the evening of October 8 and taken to the station for questioning. After the questioning, he was placed in custody. On the morning of October 9, the suspect is to be brought to court. The police intend to ask the court to extend his detention. As of the time of publication, the investigation is ongoing.