Petah Tikva man dies after brawl; police probe manslaughter
A man critically injured in a brawl in Petah Tikva on November 5 has died. Police upgraded the investigation to manslaughter after the victim's phone was sold to a buyer for 120 shekels. A suspect denies involvement.
A resident of Petah Tikva who was critically injured 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 later 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.