Kfar Saba Man Suspected of Killing Dog With Samurai Sword

The victim sustained facial injuries, including six fractures to her facial bones with three in her nose, and was hospitalized for medical treatment. According to Hamal, the suspect was spotted walking shirtless and shoeless in the street with blood on his face and an injured hand before the arrest. A citizen took him to the hospital, and upon their return, shouts and barking were heard from the apartment before falling silent. Responding officers subsequently found the dog deceased and the injured woman, who told police the suspect had attacked her.

During questioning, the suspect denied the assault, claiming the woman was a friend who had given him drugs, and asserted that the dog had attacked her. The Petah Tikva Magistrate's Court extended the suspect's detention. While Israel Hayom and Kan News reported the extension was until October 26, other outlets, including Hamal, Ynetnews, and Maariv, reported it was extended until Monday, October 12. The court also ordered a professional medical and psychiatric evaluation for the suspect.