Negev Council Member and His Brother Arrested on Suspicion of Assaulting a Family Member

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Shegev Shalom police station officers arrested a Negev council member and his brother on suspicion of involvement in assaulting a family member. The brother's detention was extended in court today. According to Israel Hayom, the two were transferred for further questioning at the Shegev Shalom police station.

According to Arutz Sheva, the suspicion is of assaulting a woman who is a member of their family. The investigation is continuing. Tomorrow the council member will be brought to the Be'er Sheva Magistrate's Court for a hearing on the police request to extend his detention.