Hapoel Petah Tikva Fan Assaulted by Security Guard During Match, Speaks from Hospital

First reported by N12 · 4 hours ago

What happened

Liam Talcar, a Hapoel Petah Tikva fan, was violently attacked by a security guard during a match against Maccabi Netanya, sustaining a head injury. Speaking from Beilinson Hospital, Talcar criticized the guard's aggressive behavior and called for better security oversight at football games.

• 01A security guard struck Hapoel Petah Tikva fan Liam Talcar on the head during halftime of a match.
• 02Talcar was hospitalized at Beilinson Hospital with a bleeding head wound.
• 03The guard had been hostile from the start, demanding fans empty their pockets despite no cause.
• 04Talcar criticized league management and security firms for allowing such aggressive guards.
• 05He expressed concern about safety at sports venues, especially for children.
• 06Videos of the assault circulated online, adding to the incident's public impact.

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N12Center · Hebrew1 hour ago

Hapoel Petah Tikva Fan Assaulted by Security Guard During Match, Speaks from Hospital

MakoCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

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SrugimRight · Hebrew3 hours ago

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WallaCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

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N12Center · Hebrew4 hours ago

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MakoCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago

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Now 14Right · Hebrew4 hours ago

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MakoCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago

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N12Center · Hebrew4 hours ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago

Hapoel Petah Tikva Fan Assaulted by Security Guard During Toto Cup Match

N12Center · Hebrew4 hours ago

Violent Clash Erupts Between Hapoel Petah Tikva Fans and Security at Toto Cup Match

MakoCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago

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