An 18-year-old woman was allegedly violently raped at a hotel apartment in Bat Yam on Thursday evening, according to Israeli media reports. Police arrested a 51-year-old local resident, who was released from custody in January after a protective order violation arrest, as The Zioneer reported earlier today.
The reported incident occurred at a hotel apartment in Bat Yam, where an 18-year-old woman was allegedly violently raped, according to Israeli media reports. Police arrested a 51-year-old Bat Yam resident shortly after receiving the report. Officers from the Bat Yam station and forensic investigators arrived at the scene, collected evidence, and opened an investigation. The suspect is set to appear in court for a remand extension hearing on Friday.
The same suspect had been arrested in January for violating a protective order against his wife, as The Zioneer reported earlier this evening. He was released from custody at that time. The current case, reported around 21:15 Thursday, marks the second time the suspect has been arrested on serious charges in recent months.
The investigation is ongoing. Police have not yet released the suspect's name. The victim's identity remains protected under Israeli law.
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