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Man Arrested After Attempting to Kidnap 11-Year-Old Girl in Petah Tikva

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First reported by Walla · 1 hour ago

What happened

An 11-year-old girl in Petah Tikva escaped an attempted kidnapping by a man in his 40s who grabbed her while she was crossing the street. Police quickly arrested the suspect, who later assaulted medical staff during evaluation and was re-arrested. The investigation continues.

01An 11-year-old girl was nearly kidnapped in Petah Tikva while walking to a class.
02A man in his 40s grabbed and lifted the girl, attempting to cross the street with her.
03The girl shouted for help while on the phone, alerting drivers and passersby.
04Police arrived quickly, arrested the suspect, and returned the girl to her parents.
05The suspect assaulted medical staff during a medical evaluation and was re-arrested.
06Police are investigating the incident and suspect's motives.

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