An Eritrean has been killed in a mugging incident in Israel. The incident happened on Tuesday.
The deceased, a 71 years old male, was killed allegedly by another Eritrean. The incident happened in Hatikva neighborhood in Tel Aviv on Tuesday. The victim got injured on the spot. He was rushed to a hospital but could not survive.
According to the hospital report, the old man suffered serious injuries on his face. Police said that the suspect who committed the crime stole victim’s mobile phone after hitting the old man. The suspect, a 40-year-old Eritrean, was arrested a few hours after the incident.
According to police, the case seems to be a mugging incident. The accused tried to rob the deceased of his mobile phone and other belongings. The perpetrator hit victim’s face with a stone repeatedly.
Since 2023, around 10 Eritreans have been killed and several dozen injured in communal violence between pro Eritrean government and opposition Eritrean diaspora groups in Israel.
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