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Police Close Case of Blind Man Beaten Over Guide Dog's Waste
Police in Israel have closed an investigation into the assault of Kokhavy Rafael Kokhav, a visually impaired man beaten by an unknown assailant in Holon for not cleaning up after his guide dog.
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What happened
- 01Police closed the investigation into the assault of blind man Kokhavy Rafael Kokhav without identifying the attacker.
- 02Kokhav was beaten in Holon for not cleaning up after his guide dog, an act he is exempt from.
- 03The victim stated that surveillance footage exists but police failed to identify the suspect.
- 04Kokhav believes police did not make sufficient efforts to find the assailant.
- 05Police claim a thorough investigation was conducted but the suspect could not be identified.
- 06The case will be reopened if new information becomes available, police said.
Kokhav criticized the police for not identifying the attacker despite surveillance footage, expressing disappointment that blind individuals are not prioritized. The police stated they conducted a thorough investigation but were unable to identify the suspect, and the case will be reopened if new information surfaces.
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