Petah Tikva resident dies of wounds, suspected: robbed and brutally attacked

A resident of Petah Tikva who was critically wounded in a violent incident in the city has died of his wounds. Police are investigating on suspicion of homicide after the man was robbed and brutally attacked on November 5. A suspect was arrested after it was found that the victim's mobile phone was sold to him for 120 shekels.

A resident of Petah Tikva who was critically wounded in a violent incident in the city died today (Sunday) of his wounds at the hospital. The incident occurred on November 5, and according to suspicion, the man was robbed and brutally attacked, and was subsequently evacuated to the hospital in critical condition and unconscious. Following his death, police continue the investigation on suspicion of homicide, after initially opening an investigation on suspicion of severe violence. One of the investigation leads led officers to search for the victim's mobile phone. During the inquiry, a person was located who said he purchased the device from the suspect for only 120 shekels. The arrested suspect denies involvement in the attack. His remand was extended until November 10.