(haipo) The Israel Police's Zevulun Prosecution Branch filed a serious indictment against a 43-year-old resident of Kiryat Ata, who violated a restraining order against his ex-partner, attacked her and pulled a knife at Kiryat Ata police officers who arrived at the scene. The officers overpowered him and arrested him before he could harm her.
The first violent incident and the restraining order
According to police spokespeople, an investigation was opened about a month ago following a violent incident that occurred in Kiryat Ata. As part of the incident, the 43-year-old suspect attacked his ex-partner in her apartment and threw objects, while he was allegedly in a car. Following the attack, the suspect was arrested and released by the court under restrictive conditions, including a restraining order against the complainant. However, despite the conditions set, the suspect did not flinch and returned to his ex-partner's apartment.
Pulled out a knife in front of the police and attacked the complainant
On September 23, 2026, the defendant arrived at the complainant's apartment again, began knocking loudly on her door and shouting. Immediately upon receiving the report, the Kiryat Ata police arrived at the scene and found the defendant holding a drawn knife in front of them. Immediately thereafter, the defendant grabbed the complainant's neck and hands tightly. The police officers attempted to contact her, quickly overpowered the defendant, and arrested him on the spot before he could cause any harm to the complainant's body.
A serious indictment was filed after a professional investigation.
Upon completion of a professional investigation and collection of evidence by investigators from the Kiryat Ata station in the "Asher" area, the Zevulun Prosecution Branch of the Israel Police filed a serious indictment against the suspect for his actions.
The Israel Police stated: "The Israel Police views with great seriousness any attempt to harm civilians and police officers, and will continue to act with determination, courage and zero tolerance to protect victims and bring violent criminals to justice."