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Police arrest four suspects in brawl that preceded Eldar Dayan’s disappearance and death
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GooglePolice announce the arrest of four people suspected of involvement in a brawl that preceded the disappearance and death of 22-year-old Dimona resident Eldar Dayan in July.
Two of the suspects were detained last night, and another two were detained this morning, police say.
All four had previously been interrogated at the Petah Tikva police station and were arrested “in accordance with the development of the investigation,” according to police.
Two of Dayan’s companions, who are suspected of involvement in his death, are already in custody, police add.
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