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Security Guard Who Assaulted Hapoel Petah Tikva Fan Released to House Arrest Despite Police Opposition
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First reported by Mako · 3 hours ago
What happened
A security guard who assaulted a Hapoel Petah Tikva fan during a football match was released to house arrest despite police objections, with the court citing his mental state. The incident, widely publicized and condemned, occurred during a Toto Cup game and led to police arrests and ongoing investigation.
- 01Security guard who hit Hapoel Petah Tikva fan with iron rod released to house arrest against police advice.
- 02Judge cited guard's mental health issues and allowed investigation to continue under alternative supervision.
- 03Incident happened during halftime of Toto Cup match at HaMoshava Stadium between Hapoel Petah Tikva and Maccabi Netanya.
- 04Fan was hospitalized in mild to moderate condition after being struck in the head.
- 05Hapoel Petah Tikva condemned the assault and is cooperating with police and security company.
- 06Club promised the assaulted fan a season ticket as a gesture of support.
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