Bnei Brak man charged with breaking wife's teeth with wine bottle
A 51-year-old resident faces charges of repeated physical abuse and threats after police investigated a series of violent incidents in the couple's home.
By Noor Graham ·
A 51-year-old man from Bnei Brak was formally indicted on Wednesday for a pattern of physical violence and threats directed at his wife. The legal filings detail multiple incidents that occurred inside the couple's residence, establishing a consistent history of abuse.
The indictment describes a particularly severe episode where the husband returned from synagogue and kicked the family dog. He then threatened to murder his wife. During this confrontation, he reportedly struck her face with a wine bottle, a blow that broke two of her teeth.
Police investigators determined that this incident was part of a larger series of attacks. Their findings indicate the violence was not isolated. The charges outline several other distinct acts of aggression by the suspect.
On one occasion, the man allegedly slapped his wife. On another, he threw a plate at her. The indictment also accuses him of pulling her hair and using a kitchen knife to apply force to her hands.
Verbal threats accompanied the physical violence. During one argument, the husband reportedly told his wife, “I’ll break your bones,” before pushing her. The court documents list these verbal attacks as part of the overall pattern of abuse.
The investigation began on November 1 when police received a call through the 100 emergency hotline. Officers from the Bnei Brak-Ramat Gan station responded to locate the victim and arrested the suspect. Investigators from the domestic violence unit questioned the man and determined the reported incident represented a larger history of attacks. This led to a comprehensive inquiry while the suspect remained in custody. His remand was extended several times to allow authorities to gather evidence.
The Tel Aviv District police prosecution unit filed the formal indictment upon completing the investigation. The charges include threats, assault causing actual bodily harm to a spouse, and general assault of a spouse. Prosecutors have requested that the court order the defendant to remain in custody until the legal proceedings conclude.
