Jerusalem Man Arrested for Pouring Boiling Water on Woman's Face
A Jerusalem man was arrested for allegedly pouring boiling water on a woman's face after she rejected his sexual demands. The Magistrate's Court extended his remand.
A man was arrested in Jerusalem on suspicion of pouring boiling water on a woman's face after she refused his sexual demands. The victim was evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment, and the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court extended the suspect's remand on Monday.
According to the police investigation, the incident took place inside an apartment in the city. The suspect allegedly demanded that the woman perform sexual acts and threatened her. When she refused, he threw boiling water on her face, inflicting severe injuries. Medical teams rushed to the scene and transported the victim to the hospital.
Police officers from the Lev HaBira station arrived at the location shortly after receiving the report and initiated a search for the attacker. Simultaneously, authorities received a call regarding a disruptive individual in the surrounding area. Officers connected the two incidents, tracked down the suspect, and took him into custody.
The suspect was brought before the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court on Monday, where the judge granted the police request to extend his detention until Thursday, November 5.
