Police arrest woman in Haifa for allegedly walking girl on dog leash

Israeli police arrested a Haifa woman on suspicion of abusing a 7-year-old girl by walking her on a dog leash in the Carmel Tzarfati neighborhood. The investigation began after reports and footage were received; the suspect will face a remand hearing.

Police officers from the Haifa station arrested a woman suspected of severe abuse of a 7-year-old girl. According to reports and footage that reached the police, the woman was seen walking down the street in the Carmel Tzarfati neighborhood in Haifa with the girl tied to an animal leash and walking on all fours. The woman, a Haifa resident, was arrested for questioning at the police station. Tomorrow, the police will request an extension of her remand in court. The article does not present the suspect's version or the nature of the relationship between her and the girl.