Toddler tied on a leash like a dog – suspected of abuse in Haifa – suspect arrested

(Haipo) – Haifa police arrested a city resident suspected of abusing a helpless minor in the Carmel Tzarfati neighborhood in Haifa. The investigation was opened following a report and documentation received by the police that raised suspicions of the abuse. The police are expected to request an extension of the suspect's detention in court tomorrow.

A shocking video obtained by the Haifa system shows a woman walking down the street with a toddler walking on all fours next to her, tied to a leash like a dog. The video was passed to the police by a resident who demonstrated exemplary citizenship, and the woman was arrested.

An investigation was opened following a report and documentation received by the police.

Haifa police officers opened an investigation after receiving a report, along with documentation, that raised suspicions of abuse of a helpless minor in the Carmel Tzarfati neighborhood in Haifa. Immediately upon receiving the report, the officers arrived at the scene of the incident and began investigative actions in order to locate the suspect in the act. During the actions, the suspect, a resident of Haifa, was located and detained for questioning at the police station.

Police will request an extension of the suspect's detention.

In accordance with the needs of the investigation and the findings collected so far, the police are expected to submit a request to the court tomorrow to extend the suspect's detention. The circumstances of the incident are still being examined by the investigating authorities, and the police are continuing to collect evidence and clarify the details of the case. This is a serious incident centered on suspicion of harm to a helpless minor, and the police attach great importance to the investigation.