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Bus Driver Assaulted on Bnei Brak to Modi'in Illit Route, Suspect Detained

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First reported by Ynet · 1 hour ago

What happened

A bus driver on the Bnei Brak to Modi'in Illit route was attacked by a young man early Thursday, requiring medical care. The suspect surrendered Monday and was detained for assaulting a public servant. His detention was extended for further investigation.

  • 01Bus driver assaulted by youths on Bnei Brak-Modi'in Illit route early Thursday morning.
  • 02Driver suffered injuries and required medical treatment after the attack.
  • 03Suspect broke through protective barrier and physically attacked the driver.
  • 04Bystanders witnessed the assault but did not intervene.
  • 05Suspect surrendered to police Monday and was transferred for questioning.
  • 06Court extended suspect's detention by three days for ongoing investigation.

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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Bus Driver Assaulted on Bnei Brak to Modi'in Illit Route, Suspect Detained
YnetCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
18-Year-Old Arrested for Violent Attack on Bus Driver in Modiin Illit

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