Man in his 30s arrested for sexual assault of a minor

Allegedly, the man lured the child to a house in the south of the city, and committed sexual acts against him. 

Male hands arrested with handcuffs in Criminal concept (illustrative) (photo credit: INGIMAGE)
Male hands arrested with handcuffs in Criminal concept (illustrative)
(photo credit: INGIMAGE)

The Israel Police on Wednesday arrested a man in his 30s from east Jerusalem suspected of the sexual assault of a 13-year-old boy.

The investigation began on Tuesday after a report was received by the police.

Allegedly, the man lured the child to a house in south Jerusalem and committed sexual acts against him.

The child’s parents filed a police report on their missing son on Tuesday, saying that a suspicious vehicle from east Jerusalem was involved.

To be brought before judge today

Man getting arrested (credit: PEXELS)
Man getting arrested (credit: PEXELS)

The suspect was apprehended by police and was set to be brought before a judge on Wednesday to extend his arrest.

Alon Hachmon contributed to this report.