The Tel Aviv District Court rejected a police appeal to keep a 16-year-old suspect in custody after he allegedly stabbed a father who intervened in a fight last week in Bnei Brak. The victim was moderately wounded. Judge Limor Bibi ruled that the suspect comes from a normative family capable of setting boundaries, according to a report by The Zioneer.
Last week, a 16-year-old suspect stabbed a father who intervened to protect his son during a street fight in Bnei Brak. The victim sustained moderate injuries. The suspect admitted to the stabbing during an investigation by the Dan District police.
Police assessed the suspect as dangerous and requested his continued detention. When the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court ordered his release, police appealed to the Tel Aviv District Court. On Sunday, the district court rejected the appeal. Judge Limor Bibi ruled that the suspect comes from a normative family that can set clear boundaries for him.
The decision has drawn criticism, with the report noting a lack of deterrence. The incident is the latest in a series of violent crimes in Bnei Brak that The Zioneer has covered in recent weeks, including a playground assault and an attempted murder.
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