Youth Arrested for Assaulting Grandfather Picking Up Grandchild from School in Bat Yam

An 18-year-old resident of Bat Yam has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a man who was picking up his grandson from school. The incident occurred on October 7 around noon on Nili Alley in Bat Yam. According to investigators, the altercation began when the younger man demanded the grandfather move his car due to a traffic jam. The grandfather explained he couldn't move because of the congestion. Police report that the suspect, who arrived on an electric scooter, then allegedly struck the man in the face and upper body. The victim sustained injuries to his face and upper body, requiring medical attention, though his condition was assessed as light. Police responded to the scene, interviewed the victim, collected evidence, and identified the suspect. The 18-year-old was apprehended on the evening of October 8 and taken for questioning. He was subsequently taken into custody, and authorities plan to request an extension of his detention when he appears in court on October 9. The investigation is ongoing, and the suspect's guilt has yet to be determined in court.