Man Charged for Violently Attacking Elderly Customer at Afula Tire Repair Shop

On July 7, 2026, a 21-year-old resident of Nazareth was indicted and ordered held until trial for violently assaulting an elderly customer at a tire repair shop in Afula. The incident occurred during a dispute when the customer requested that the spare tire be returned to its place after repair. The disagreement escalated into a brutal attack by the employee against the customer. The indictment was filed by the Israeli police prosecution unit at the Nazareth-Nof HaGalil Magistrate's Court following the conclusion of the investigation. Police stated they remain committed to combating criminal threats to public safety and ensuring law enforcement against offenders.