A resident of Bat Yam was arrested Thursday evening on suspicion of committing a violent rape of an 18-year-old woman, according to i24NEWS. The suspect was taken into custody at a hotel apartments in the city. Police are investigating.
The arrest of a Bat Yam resident on suspicion of violent rape Thursday evening adds to a string of high-profile sexual offense cases in Israel. The Zioneer has reported on similar arrests in recent weeks, including a 20-year-old from Beitar Illit arrested on suspicion of sexual offenses against a 12-year-old girl, and a Bnei Brak resident arrested on suspicion of child sex crimes. Those cases involved minors, while this incident involves an adult victim. Police have not released the suspect's name or further details.
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