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Father Accuses Police of Brutality During Son's Mental Health Crisis
In Ashkelon, a father and his son, who suffers from mental health issues, were arrested after police responded to a psychotic episode. Witnesses and the father allege that police used excessive force, beating and choking them. The police stated they had to use force due to resistance.
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What happened
- 01A father in Ashkelon accused police of severe violence against him and his mentally ill son during a psychotic episode.
- 02Witnesses claim police beat the father and son, pinning them to the ground after being called for assistance.
- 03The father stated officers kicked his son in the head and choked him when he intervened.
- 04Police reported that resistance arose, necessitating the use of force to control the individuals.
- 05The son was reportedly agitated and throwing objects before police arrived.
- 06Neighbors described the police actions as "barbaric" and "police thuggery."
The incident began when the son became agitated, leading the father to call for police assistance. Neighbors described seeing severe police brutality, with one witnessing officers kicking the son and choking the father.
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