Teen Brutally Beaten at Bus Stop, Family Fears Retaliation
Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
A 16-year-old boy, Tzvi Bachar, was brutally attacked by a group of youths at a bus stop in Petah Tikva. His mother credits police arrival with saving his life, but the family fears retaliation from the attackers' known criminal family. They criticize police for closing the case, while police cite lack of cooperation from the victim's family as the reason for the closure.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Tzvi Bachar, 16, was severely beaten by a group of youths at a Petah Tikva bus stop.
- His mother stated police intervention was critical to saving his life.
- The family fears retaliation from the attackers' known criminal family.
- The family criticized police for closing the investigation prematurely.
- Police cited lack of cooperation from the victim's family for closing the case.
A 16-year-old named Tzvi Bachar was severely assaulted by a group of youths at a bus stop in Petah Tikva while waiting for a bus late at night. Bachar recounted that a shorter individual first headbutted him in the stomach without provocation, then returned with four older youths who proceeded to beat him. His mother, Hagit Cohen, stated that police intervention was crucial, saying, "If the police hadn't arrived, he wouldn't have stayed alive." The family expressed fear of retaliation due to the attackers' family being known to law enforcement for involvement in criminal incidents. Despite their apprehension, Tzvi and his mother decided to speak out about the incident. They also criticized the police, alleging inaction and that the case was closed prematurely. Hagit Cohen claimed that security cameras were not reviewed to identify the perpetrators. The police, however, stated that officers responded to the initial report and took preliminary actions. They noted that a formal complaint was only filed online several days later, and despite attempts to summon the mother and son for testimony, they had not provided a full statement. The police asserted they performed all possible actions without the victim's testimony, including technological means. The investigation was closed due to a lack of cooperation, but the police indicated the case could be reopened if new evidence emerges.