Petah Tikva Resident Dies of Wounds; Suspect Detained, Investigation Continues on Suspicion of Manslaughter

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A Petah Tikva resident, 59, was wounded in a violent incident that occurred in the city on November 5. He was hospitalized in critical condition and unconscious, and at Beilinson Hospital his death from his wounds was determined. According to the victim, who was robbed and brutally attacked, the affair was defined as a robbery that became complicated. A brawl between two men who were under the influence of alcohol on a central street in the city was not reported to the police or to rescue services.

Only after a woman approached two police officers at the hospital was an investigation opened. Police said an investigation is ongoing on suspicion of manslaughter. A suspect arrested in the case had his detention extended until Tuesday, November 10, and he denies any connection to the attack.

It is still unclear exactly what happened on the central street in the city. Police continue to investigate the affair, and additional details will be examined during the investigation.