A 90-year-old Israeli man was detained Friday after he allegedly dragged a woman several meters with his car during a dispute at the Shomer Farm near Gush Etzion junction, according to police. The woman sustained minor injuries; a boy who was lightly hit earlier was not injured. The suspect's vehicle was seized and the investigation continues.
Police have detained a 90-year-old Israeli man following an incident at the Shomer Farm in Gush Etzion on Friday afternoon. According to the police spokesperson, the man arrived at the farm, began filming, and became involved in a verbal dispute with a boy living there. The suspect then got into his car and drove off, lightly hitting the boy, who did not require medical treatment. A woman who approached the vehicle to ask about his actions was dragged several meters as the suspect continued driving, sustaining minor injuries. Officers from the Etzion police station detained the suspect and seized his vehicle. The investigation is ongoing.
The incident, reported by i24NEWS and the police, is not believed to be a terror attack but a dispute that escalated. As The Zioneer reported at 16:36, the police statement provided details of the arrest. The suspect's identity has not been released.
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