Bnei Brak man indicted for repeated physical abuse of wife

A 51-year-old resident of Bnei Brak has been formally indicted on charges of repeatedly abusing his wife, according to documents released on Wednesday. The legal filings detail a pattern of physical violence and threats that allegedly took place within the couple's home over a period of time.

The indictment highlights a particularly severe incident in which the man allegedly returned from synagogue, kicked the family dog, and threatened to murder his wife. During this episode, he reportedly struck her in the face with a wine bottle, a blow that was hard enough to break two of her teeth.

Police investigators indicated that this specific event was not an isolated occurrence. Their findings suggest it was part of a broader series of violent incidents attributed to the husband, establishing a consistent pattern of abuse.

The charges describe several other distinct acts of violence. On one occasion, the man allegedly slapped his wife, while on another, he threw a plate at her. In further incidents, he is accused of pulling her hair and using a kitchen knife to apply force to her hands.

Verbal threats were also a component of the alleged abuse. During one argument, the husband reportedly told his wife, “I’ll break your bones,” before pushing her, as stated in the indictment.

The investigation began on November 1 when police received a report through the 100 emergency hotline. The call detailed suspected violence against the woman by her husband. Officers from the Bnei Brak-Ramat Gan station responded to locate the victim and subsequently arrested the suspect.

Following his arrest, the man was questioned by the police domestic violence unit. Investigators grew suspicious that the reported incident was representative of a larger history of attacks on different occasions, leading to a more comprehensive inquiry.

The suspect was held in custody while the investigation proceeded. His remand was extended several times during this period to allow authorities to gather sufficient evidence.

Upon the completion of the investigation, the Tel Aviv District police prosecution unit filed the formal indictment. The charges against the man include threats, assault causing actual bodily harm to a spouse, and general assault of a spouse.

Prosecutors have also requested that the court order the defendant to remain in custody until the conclusion of the legal proceedings.